Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment but the situation have not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation? Are there any solution to combat this problem? Support your answers with specific reasons and example.

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It is undeniable to say that our environment is degrading day by day due to human actions. Governments of several nations have been taking
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number
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a number
of measures to address
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problem, yet the situation is same. In
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essay, I will discuss the causes of
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issue and propose some solutions to overcome it. The
first
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reason behind the environmental degradation is
reckless cutting
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the reckless cutting
of forests. The reason is that the roots of trees help in binding of
soil which
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soil, which
prevents the soil erosion and increases the soil fertility.
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, forests are the habitat of wild animals and in the recent decades, many living species have been extinct or on a verge of extinction as forest area is depleting continuously. Another reason is elevation in levels of atmospheric pollution due to rapid industrialisation and increasing
number
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of vehicles, especially in cities.
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, air quality index of cities is worse than that of
outskirt areas
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the outskirt areas
because of
large
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a large number
the large number
number
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of industrial plants and vehicular traffic.
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, poisonous gases coming out of them cause breathing problems in vulnerable individuals.
Deteriorating environmental conditions
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The deteriorating environmental conditions
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have
huge impact
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a huge impact
on our lives and there are numerous measures which should be taken to control
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.
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of all, trees should be planted in excessive
number
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which would improve air quality and provide food and shelter to
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number
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the number
a number
of living species.
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, pollution levels must be reduced by keeping check on
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the harmful smoke
coming from automobiles and factories.
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The government
has issued several guidelines regarding the dangerous pollutants and their levels. They
rules
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rule
have ruled
should be strictly applied and followed by the public if we want to see a bigger change in future.
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to, environment awareness programs should be initiated by
authorities
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the authorities
to make people aware about their nature and learn what should be done to save it. To conclude, I would say that the problem
occured
come to pass
occurred
by damaged environment is
unsurmountable
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
insurmountable
, but it could be solved if
government
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the government
and citizens join their hands. In my view, these issues can be tackled by considering some of the solutions proposed above.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Environmental degradation
  • Fossil fuels
  • Air and water pollution
  • Deforestation
  • Biodiversity
  • Enforcement of environmental laws
  • Illegal dumping
  • Over-exploitation
  • Overpopulation
  • Waste production
  • Resource consumption
  • Climate change
  • Extreme weather events
  • Rising sea levels
  • Consumer culture
  • Overconsumption
  • Renewable energy sources
  • Emissions
  • Stricter environmental regulations
  • Enforcement
  • Reforestation
  • Conservation of natural habitats
  • Sustainable agricultural practices
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Sustainable consumer behaviors
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