Some people say that individuals do to protect cannot make difference, others say that individuals can protect environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Whether what
individuals
have done to protect the
environment
can make a difference is a controversial discussion point.
This
writer contends that actions done by these
individuals
had a limited
impact
,
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because they lack
government
funding and do not have sufficient human
resource
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resources
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,
although
some may hold the opposing view
due to
the large population of citizens. It must be
noticed
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that efforts of environmental
protection
by
the
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individuals
are unable to create considerable
changes
because they lack money.
This
is
due to
the fact that the
plans
by these
people
usually have not got
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permission from their local authorities. Without being acknowledged or asked to permit the operation, the local
government
will not be able to financially support the locals' environmental
protection
plans
.
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with the limited budget that each
individuals
have,
as a result
, organizers of these operations will not be able to afford sufficient tools to make
a positive and radical
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positive and radical changes
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changes
to their
environment
.
Thus
, unless supported financially by the local authorities,
individuals
'
effort
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efforts
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to protect the
environment
will not be able to make
difference
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.
However
, there are still
people
believe
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who believe
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that
individuals
alone can create
changes
just by relying on the large population of them in the society. Because of the belief that
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small efforts are summed up,
people
are believed to be able to create big shifts with the power of unity. As credible as
this
may seem,
this
is not true because it can only be achieved via
legislations
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legislation
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and operations funded by
government
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the government
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.
For instance
, a
neighborhood
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cannot be clean with the effort of only a small group of local dwellers compared to a
plan
organized and subsidized by the local
government
encouraging all the
people
in the area to clean the same place.
Therefore
,
individuals
are unable to have a significant and positive
impact
on the
environment
unless supported by the higher-ups.
This
writer believes that the reason why most environmental
protection
plans
do not create enough
impact
is insufficient human
resource
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resources
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. By not having enough money to support the operation,
people
will not be persuaded that the
plan
itself will make their area cleaner.
Consequently
,
less
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people
will be encouraged to participate in the
protection
work
while
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making the
plan
impossible. Another example
for
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this
is when organizers of environmental
protection
plans
do not have sufficient
fund
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funds
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to buy
tools
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the tools
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required, volunteers will be inclined towards the thought that the
plan
will not work and they will retreat from assisting the proposed
plan
. In conclusion, in spite of the belief that depending solely on
the
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unity can make
changes
to the
environment
, the efforts made will not have enough
impact
due to
lack
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the lack
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of
government
subsidy and workforce.
Hence
,
this
author is inclined towards the opinion that
individuals
are unable to create
changes
.
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task achievement
Overall, this essay does a good job of exploring both points of view, but it could be strengthened by including more relevant specific examples. For example, mentioning specific initiatives led by individuals or how collective individual actions led to significant environmental improvements would make the argument more compelling.
coherence cohesion
You have a good logical structure and your ideas flow well. However, ensuring each paragraph transitions smoothly would enhance the essay's coherence even further. Using more transitional phrases could make it clearer how each paragraph builds on the previous one.
introduction conclusion
Your introduction and conclusion are well-structured and effectively summarize the main points of your argument.
task achievement
The essay presents a balanced view and effectively discusses both perspectives on the issue, which demonstrates a thorough understanding of the topic.
supported main points
You support your main points with relevant reasons, contributing to a persuasive argument overall.

Support ideas with relevant, specific examples

Examples make your writing easier to understand by illustrating points more effectively.

Examples, if used properly, not only help you get higher marks for ‘Task Response’ but also for ‘Coherence’.

When giving examples it is best to put them after your main idea or topic sentence. They can be used in the middle of supporting sentences or they can be used to start a new sentence. There is no rule for where exactly to give examples in essays, logically they would come after your main idea/topic sentence or just after a supporting sentence.

Linking words for giving examples:

  • for example
  • for instance
  • to illustrate this
  • to give a clear example
  • such as
  • namely
  • to illustrate
  • take, for example

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • eco-friendly
  • collective impact
  • grassroots movements
  • systemic changes
  • sustainable products
  • environmental degradation
  • coordinated actions
  • policy changes
  • environmental-friendly policies
  • advocacy efforts
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