Environmental degradation has reached epidemic proportions in recent years. In this regard, some suggest that people should be required by the government to be responsible for their contribution to this issue. As environmental contamination is a complex problem, trying to solve it solely through individuals is not enough, meaning practical solutions by the government should be put in place.
Environment is deteriorating at an unprecedented rate in many parts of the world, a phenomenon which can be attributed largely to human activities. These actions can include deforestation, over-consumption and killing animals. Therefore, it is proposed that people behind them should be charged with heavy fines, as the loss of biodiversity and resource depletion are the primary drivers of the worsening ecosystem. Once they are given stringent penalties, this can serve as a deterrent to prospective their prospective counterparts.
While punishing people for their harms to the ecosystem is one remedy, governmental intervention is another. It is not always people who pose dangers to the environment, but external factors like natural disasters and climate change. Considering the fact that governments boast resources and funding that come from public money, at their disposal, putting the blame only on individuals is not a sensible decision. The government can take measures such as restoring ecosystem by creating protective environments for endangered animals and implementing awareness increasing programs. These programs aim at alerting individuals to their contribution to ecological degradation.
In conclusion, the environment can be contaminated by a range of factors like human and climatic activities. Taking this into consideration, it is important to encourage cooperation between people and the government to effectively address the root causes to this issue.