The increase in the number of privately-owned cars is having a negative impact on both our towns and the environment. What can individuals and the government do to reduce this problem?

It is well-known that car exhaust fumes
has
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a significant impact and effect on the
encironment
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environment
.
This
issue
has affected not only the
environment
but
also
towns because of the increasing number of
privately-owned
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privately owned
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cars
.
Government
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could reduce
this
issue
by
publish
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publishing
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environment
protection policies and individuals could reduce
this
problem by reducing
carbon
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their carbon
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footprint.55 In order to figure out the actual environmental problem
cause
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caused
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by
the
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apply
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private
cars
and publish a well-developed policy,
government
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the government
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could organise professional
people
to do some investigation and
reaearch
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research
on the roads.
In addition
, the meteorologic laboratories could analyse data from research and use the computer to predict how much
carbon
emmision
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emission
emissions
would cause air pollution. In
this
case, it could be
more
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apply
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easier for the
government
to decide what
measure
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measures
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have
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to
do
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take
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for preventing
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to prevent
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the aggravation of
air
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the air
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pollution
issue
.
Furthermore
,
publish
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publishing
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policies
is
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are
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significant because
it
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they
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could strongly restrict
the
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apply
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car exhaust fumes
to affect
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from affecting
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the
environment
.
Additionaly
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Additionally
,
government
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the government
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could regularly check the air quality data to consider
the
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apply
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better
measure
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measures
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.171 Reducing the
carbon
footprint is an effective way for individuals to protect the
environment
. Choosing
the
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apply
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public transportation equipped with new
resourse
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resource
resources
is
becomming
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becoming
more and more popular among
people
these days not only because of the environmental
issue
but
also
to lessen the traffic pressure.
This
measure helps to reduce the
carbon
emmision
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emission
emissions
from
the
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apply
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private
cars
.
In addition
, individuals could
also
choose
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a bycicle
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bycicle
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bicycle
which is
also
a
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an
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zero emmision
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zero-emission
vehicle. If the destination is not far,
people
could choose to walk there. 255 In conclusion,
to reduce
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reducing
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the
emmmision
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emission
emissions
of
carbon
dioxide from private
cars
require
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requires
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the
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apply
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effort from both
government
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the government
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and
individual
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individuals
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. An effective and obligatory policy is crucial.
Besides
, it
also
require
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self-awareness from
people
.
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Ensure that your essay has clear and logically sequenced paragraphs. Some of your ideas can be more tightly structured for a smoother flow.
task achievement
Try to avoid minor spelling and grammatical errors (e.g., 'enciironment' should be 'environment', 'reaearch' should be 'research'). These small mistakes can distract the reader.
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Support your points with more specific examples or statistical data when possible, to make your arguments stronger.
coherence cohesion
Consider using synonyms and varying sentence structures to avoid repetition and enhance readability.
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You have covered both aspects of the question (what individuals and the government can do) comprehensively.
coherence cohesion
Your introduction and conclusion are well-framed and clearly address the essay prompt.
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The main points in your essay are mostly well-supported and relevant to the topic.

Support ideas with relevant, specific examples

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Linking words for giving examples:

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

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