Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems.
Some people believe that the dramatic considerable growth in urban populations has caused several issues,
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these problems can be tackled by the cooperation of authorities and citizens.
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, with a rapid increase in the human population, the mother earth has been contaminated by a large amount of garbage, produced through the production and consumption of goods.Linking Words
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, a staggering 2.7 million tonnes of plastic are generated in The Philippines each year.Linking Words
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increases dramatically, which eventually leads to ozone layer depletion, global warming and climate change. According to a recent scientific report, the earth's average temperature has risen by nearly 1 degree Celsius and will not stop at Linking Words
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number in the future.
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problem, various/different actions should be taken by both governments and individuals.One is that politicians can legislate laws to limit the greenhouse gas emissions from both industrial operations and traffic, which is the principal pollutant causing harmful impacts on the earth. Linking Words
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, green taxes can be applied to the joines who excessively emit exhaust fumes, forcing them to switch to a more environmentally-friendly system.Linking Words
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, every person can take steps to slow down, and eventually stop the damage through everyday awareness of our energy use, and attention to the ways we can save electricity and minimize fossil fuel usage. People should switch to energy-efficient lighting, improve the efficiency of home appliances, make it a habit to bring their own shopping bag Linking Words
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of using plastic when going to market, and use products made from recycled materials or recyclable materials to reduce waste, which can contaminate water resources, make use of public transport Linking Words
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of their private vehicles.
In conclusion, while overpopulation in cities has led to many serious issues, these concerns can still be addressed by both governments and individuals.Linking Words
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Answer the 'Problem and Solution' topic
Problem-and-solution essays fall naturally into two parts, the first describing and exploring the problem, the second setting out the solution or solutions.
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- Introduction
- Body paragraph 1 – Problems
- Body paragraph 2 – Solutions
- Conclusion
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