题目：

Environmental problems are too big for the individual country or individual person to address. We have reached to a stage where the only way to protect environment is at an international level.To what extent do you agree or disagree?

题目翻译：环境问题是一个很庞大的问题，不是某个国家或个人可以解决的。保护环境的唯一办法是上升到国际层面上去解决。

关键词：individual country    individual person    at an international level

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社会类——环境问题解决

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4. Some people think that companies and individuals, rather than the government, should pay for cleaning pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? (090711)

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Environmental remediation involves providing a remedy for an environmental problem. This can include removing contaminants from groundwater or cleaning up after an oil spill. Remediation is not always just subject to the will of the people, but is often a matter of government regulation or intervention.

One of the main purposes of environmental remediation is to restore contaminated sites or resources to a level that is safe for humans and animals. Depending on the type of damage that is done, this can be a complex and expensive process. There are companies that specialize in environmental remediation. Even with the help of these professionals and environmental experts, however, sometimes there is nothing that can be done to restore a contaminated site to a point where it is safe.

(http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-environmental-remediation.htm)

Environmental problems can be found in all areas of the world. Some affect the water, others affect the air, and still others affect the land and the animals. Many environmental problems can be reduced or eliminated through corrective actions or proactive measures. Several of the more severe and widespread environmental problems will be discussed below.

Water pollution is a prominent environmental problem witnessed across the globe. In some cases, water pollution occurs when pollutants drain into rivers, streams, lakes, and other bodies of water. Pollutants can be in the form of chemicals from fertilizers, pesticides, oil, gasoline, antifreeze, and even mulch or dirt. Sometimes rainwater washes the particles into the water bodies, as well. There are several preventative steps that can be taken to reduce water pollution.

• Avoid using excessive amounts of fertilizers and pesticides on lawns.
• Do not fertilize when it is going to rain.
• Do not dump dirt or mulch in the street – as it can easily wash down the drain into bodies of water.
• Pick up litter which can injure wildlife if it enters lakes, rivers and streams.
• Remove and properly dispose of pet waste. It contains dangerous bacteria and nutrients that can create public health concerns if it enters water bodies.
• Never dump chemicals or fluids from cars (i.e. oil, gasoline, antifreeze) down gutters, drains or sewers.

Air pollution is another environmental problem that is seen throughout the world. Air pollution can be created by factories or companies that release pollutants into the air. Oftentimes, the air pollutants may originate in one country and can easily blow across the border and pollute another country’s air.

Other times, air pollution is less caustic but equally harmful for those with respiratory conditions. For example, even building household fires for warmth or burning land to clear an area for farming can release particulate matter into the air. In some areas, there are wood burning restrictions during times of high air pollution.

Environmental problems can also include the well-being of threatened or endangered animals. For example, in the United States, logging of forest land was destroying the habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl, a threatened species. Consequently, after a lengthy lawsuit, logging was curtailed in those areas. In Central and South America, the rainforests are also destroyed to make room for farming. However, some unique and endangered species of plants and animals are also destroyed in the process.

Global warming is another environmental problem. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon, are emitted into the atmosphere and are destroying the ozone layer, causing the earth to reach higher temperatures. Taking steps, such as reducing carbon emissions, can lessen this problem – according to some scientists. Using electric or hydrogen powered vehicles, solar power and wind power can also work to greatly reduce carbon emissions, as well as reduce dependence on non-renewable resources and foreign oil.

(http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-environmental-problems.htm)

相关例文（提纲梗概）：

In recent years, environmental protection is becoming increasingly a focus of concern at an amazing rate. Some people suggest that we are involved in such a plight where environmental pollution can only be relieved by international cooperation because environmental damage is too big for individual countries and individual people to address. I totally agree with the view expressed.

First of all, the integrity of global ecological system means that a local environmental problem is inevitably bound up with the state of environment elsewhere.

In addition to this, mutual assistance and cooperation across the border should be required owing to the uneven economic development of countries and geographical factors.

Most importantly, although international environmental law is necessary for overcoming environmental problems, only by cooperation between countries can we enforce international environmental legislation and the implementation of international environmental law.

For the reasons stated above, I maintain that environmental preservation can only be achieved by international cooperation. I think more joint efforts between different countries are encouraged so as to resolve environmental problems around the globe in an effective and efficient way.(http://blog.baby.sina.com.cn/s/blog_4f7a1d290100to38.html)

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