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What can individuals do to protect the environment? That's a good question we should actually ask people in every single household in China. I
think that we should all consider how much waste we produce
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We should try to recycle paper and
plastic
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I know that in Europe many countries compel families to recycle at home, throwing away
their waste in different bags according to its nature: paper in one bag, plastic in another, food
waste in a third one. In addition, we should try to limit the amount of water we use when we
shower or cook. Water is very precious, and it is not infinite. On top of this, we could try to walk
or ride a bike more often rather than driving. Newspapers should also write exposes on factories
that pollute the air and rivers, to demonstrate how shocking it is. Everyone complains about
pollution, but it is up to us to make a difference.
2. What role can education play in environmental protection ？
Well, it is fundamental to teach young people to respect the environment because the future
belongs to them. The younger generations will soon be responsible of the planet, and they should
definitely be aware of the challenges they will face in the future. I think that if children understand
the gravity
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seriousness) of the situation, they will make the right decisions when they grow up.
School teachers and parents can teach them how to follow an environmentally-friendly lifestyle.
3. What are the limits of environmental education? Well, I suppose that young people can learn how to take care of the environment for the future,
but that is not very helpful when it comes to dealing with the present situation
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Environmental
education is used to explain pollution and prevent it from happening again in the future, but it
doesn't help remove the pollution that's already there. Education and prevention are definitely
useful, but that's not enough. Governments should also punish, restrict, and take stern
（＝
strict)
measures to solve the current problem.
