Some think that these environmental problems are too big for individuals to be solved, while others think that governments cannot solve these environmental problems unless individuals take some action Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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It is true that our small individual actions often seem insignificant compared to the scale and complexity of
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environmental problems
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as pollution, deforestation and depletion of natural resources.
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why
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hold the opinion that individual
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can do nothing. Others say that governments can do something only if some
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is taken by individuals.
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essay shall discuss both views. There are many reasons why some
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say that
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cannot do anything for the environment at the individual level. The first reason is the lack of professional knowledge needed to cope with serious environmental issues like soil erosion and salinity, which require a significant amount of investigation and research. Another obstacle which makes individual
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almost impossible is when an environmental emergency or accident happens
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as an oil spill near the border line, which would necessitate
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or even international coordination.
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, those who say that even governments cannot do anything unless individuals cooperate, give their reasons as follows.
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, if
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enacts laws for the betterment of the environment, and individuals don't cooperate,
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there would be no results.
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, in India, there is a strict ban on the use of
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plastics, but
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are still using them. So, the involvement of
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is imperative for any
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to be useful. I believe that individual actions, small as they may be, can prove more effective than we realize. We can avoid driving the car, and take public transit, walk, or bicycle
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.
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will reduce the use of fossil fuels and cut pollution. Saving energy at home, like turning on the air conditioner only when we have to, or turning
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heater down a few degrees, is
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ultimately good for the environment. It has been rightly said that - 'Little drops of water; little grains of sand; make the mighty ocean; and the vast land'. Cooperating with the authorities and abiding
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the laws can
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help a lot. So, in conclusion, when it comes to environmental problems, individual actions are indispensable in the problem solving process. But the most pressing and complicated problems go far beyond an individual's capability and so require the concerted effort of the
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grammar
Consider revising minor grammatical mistakes. Note words like 'globar' should be 'global', and 'soma' should be 'some'. Also, ensure to keep sentences concise and to the point.
task achievement
To improve task achievement, further detail specific actions individuals can take, or describe more about how governments' actions are insufficient without individual cooperation.
coherence
Improve coherence by ensuring all paragraphs transition smoothly from one idea to the next. Some sections feel a bit abrupt and could use transitional phrases.
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Good balance of discussing both viewpoints thoroughly, which provides a complete response to the question prompt.
coherence
Strong introduction and conclusion that clearly relate to the main points discussed in the essay.
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Good use of relevant examples such as mentioning India's ban on single-use plastics to support your points.

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