Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end world poverty and hunger however, others believe that it leads to environmental damages. Discuss both view and give your opinion.

Nowadays, protecting environment has become one of the most burning issues the public are concerned about. While people deem that it is the responsibility of the government and big companies to protecting environment because they hold the power and common-pool resources necessary while individuals are too feeble to make much effort, I think that individuals can make a difference.

Firstly, the most important thing must be the effect on big companies caused by public awareness and habits. Specifically, environmentally-friendly behaviors from the community can influence on business strategies of these big companies. For instance, when disposable plastic bags are not popular anymore in the market, manufacturers will stop their production and find eco-friendly replacement such as fabric bags. Thus, the power of individuals is maximized and makes a big difference.

Secondly, although celebrities, public figures are individuals, they have a huge amount of influence over the community. A most-viewed YouTube videos be uploaded by them to increase public awareness about environmental problems may be as effective as a successful campaign of a company.

Thirdly, while children would being who both suffer diverse impact from environmental degradation and also have ability to improve the appalling state in the future, the daily interaction with children enables parents to influence them profoundly. Thus, if each parent play model role in environmental protection for children, it also can make a difference in environmental preservation

However, this is not to say that we should ignore the responsibility of the government and big companies. Admittedly, in solving large-scale such as deforestation and the greenhouse effect, the government and big companies should harness their technology and power to come up with strategic plans.

In summary, everyone is responsible in protecting our planet. Meanwhile, the government and big companies should shoulder their responsibility and make full use of their power and resources that already taken place. Only in this way can we assure that we can hand over the planet to our next generation.