Current Affairs and Social Issues

Question: Can you elaborate on a major contemporary global issue and suggest comprehensive solutions?

Paragraph:

Environmental pollution stands as a pervasive contemporary issue that is wreaking havoc on our planet. This degradation is predominantly manifest in the contamination of our air, water, and land. Emissions from vehicles and industrial processes constitute a significant source of this pollution. In addition, haphazard waste disposal exacerbates the problem, causing detrimental effects on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, and ultimately on human health. Nevertheless, there are viable solutions at our disposal. We can endorse and practice sustainable transportation by reducing car usage and opting for walking or cycling. Industrials units should be encouraged to adopt cleaner technologies that curb pollution. A more robust waste management system emphasizing recycling can mitigate the problem of waste disposal and subsequent pollution. It’s incumbent on all of us to take concerted action against this issue to ensure a cleaner, safer environment. The menace of pollution warrants immediate attention and decisive measures.

Writing Exercise

Now it is your turn to write and practice. Write a short paragraph about the topic/question given above. You can use the sample paragraph as an inspiration for your own writing. Use the new words and phrases you have learned in this section in your own writing. Try to write at least 6 sentences.

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