Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do?

Today,

this

world is facing many environmental issues due to the damage done by humans to the environment.

This

problem is getting serious and humans as individuals and at the government level should take the necessary steps to reduce

this

destruction.

This

essay will discuss the environmental problems and measures that governments and individuals can take to address these issues. Two of the biggest threats to the environment are air

pollution

and waste. Gas emissions from factories and air fumes from vehicles lead to global warming, which may have devastating effects on the planet in future. As the human population increases, we are producing ever greater quantities of waste, which is contaminating the earth and polluting oceans and rivers. Governments could certainly make efforts to reduce air

pollution

. They can impose laws to limit carbon emissions from factories or force factories to

use

renewable energy from solar, wind or water power.They could

also

impose taxes on drivers and airline companies. In

this

way, people will be encouraged to

use

public transport and will take fewer flights abroad,

therefore

reducing emissions. Humans on an individual level could

also

take necessary steps which will help reduce

pollution

from earth. While shopping

instead

of using plastic bags they can

use

reusable bags. They can

use

public transport

instead

of travelling in personal vehicles. They should focus on using recycled products. By reusing and recycling they can help reduce waste. To conclude, environmental problems are the biggest threat to humankind. Not only people on an individual level but governments should take the necessary steps to reduce

pollution

which will make

this

world a livable place.