The key to solving environmental problem is present generation are willing to accept a less comfortable life for the sake of the future generation.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In recent times, our planet has been plagued by numerous environmental issues,
such
as rampant pollution and global warming. Some believe that the best way to remedy
this
is for the current
generation
to sacrifice their comfortable life for future generations’ advantage. In my opinion, while changes must certainly be made to current lifestyles to save the
environment
,
this
may not require the people today to live a less comfortable life. Recent government policies and actions have made it easy for the current
generation
to make
lifestyle
changes that would benefit the
environment
at no significant burden to them.
For example
, many governments have improved the mass transportation options available
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and kept the rates low. People today can opt to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce environmental pollution by not using cars to travel, and relying
instead
on public transport
such
as trains and buses. In fact,
this
change in
lifestyle
may be beneficial as people would incur
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costs from not having to maintain their individual cars, save time from not having to battle traffic jams as well as making a significant positive impact to the
environment
.
In addition
, progress in technology and products available
also
make it easy for the present
generation
to save the
environment
at no significant cost to them.
For example
, new biodegradable plastics have recently been invented to replace old plastics that pollute the
environment
and have been adopted by manufacturers of
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plastic bags at no additional cost. The end product of these new materials functions in exactly the same fashion as the older items. As
such
, the present consumer would not be disadvantaged by the change made whilst still managing to contribute to protecting the
environment
. In conclusion, whilst I believe that the present
generation
needs to make
lifestyle
changes to reduce environmental issues, I strongly disagree that these changes will be a burden to the present
generation
.
This
is because governmental policies and actions, as well as technological advances
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will ensure that the
lifestyle
changes are adopted seamlessly and easily by the present
generation
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • sustainable living
  • excessive consumption
  • environmental degradation
  • technological advancements
  • innovation
  • renewable energy
  • sustainable farming
  • waste management
  • policy changes
  • global cooperation
  • balanced approach
  • sacrifice
  • awareness
  • sustainability
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