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Without clean air to breath, a healthy ecosystem and a future for our children the human race would not survive. That’s why protecting our environment is important.
3. "Action such as recycling cannot be left up to the good will of the individual. It must be forced on us by government." Discuss this statement and suggest how governments can encourage people to be more aware of environmental issues. - ideas
How can the government encourage/force us to recycle? 3
new laws
introduce fines
provide special collection services for different types of rubbish
promote recycling through a media campaign
teach children about recycling and environmental issues at school.
Why should we recycle? 1
too much rubbish - nowhere to put it
using up important resources too quickly
rubbish causes pollution, e.g. plastic which is not biodegradable.
What are the disadvantages of government legislation to encourage/force people to recycle? 4
people wouldnt need to think about the environment - they just follow the law
may be an expensive policy
checking and fining people who dont recycle would be expensive to do, so the government might have to raise taxes to pay for it
Why dont people recycle without government law? 2
its easier not to recycle - people are naturally lazy
people are not aware of environmental issues
Where do people recycle a lot? 5
Germany, for example.
How much should the government fine people who do not recycle? 3 - add to the other ideas above
High fines to make people do it.
Who should check if people are recycling? The police? 4
very difficult point - police are too busy
maybe local council officials
4. To what extent is the continuous use of fossil fuels acceptable given the evidence of global warming?
5. Topic15: To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation?
6. Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs
