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It is true that it is often believed that protecting the environment is an issue which should concern only politicians. I disagree, however, because while politicians must play a major role in environmental protection, I would argue that individuals must also shoulder their share of reponsibility. Politicians are responsible for adopting policies which will protect the environment from pollution or exploitation. For example, international bodies have a duty to hold oil companies accountable for accidents at sea which end up with the pollution of international waters. In terms of the exploitation of the environment, politicians must act to stop the activities of enterprises which deplete natural resources. Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, for instance, carried out by timber companies, not only threatens endangered species, but also accelerates the process of global warming. In addition to combatting pollution and exploitation, politicians should take positive steps to achieve sustainable development by imposing a range of environmentally friendly laws. However, individuals can play a vital role in environmental protection. Firstly, they should participate in the green movement, giving their time and money to support NGOs like Greenpeace or the Worldwide Fund for Nature. In this way, these charities will be able to exert pressure on politicians. Secondly, individuals should form local pressure groups to campaign for such measures as the creationof local nature reserves, or the provision of more recycling facilities. Finally, a change in individual consumption habits contributes to environmental protection, because people consume less, buy local products to reduce, for example, food miles, and use public transport rather than the private car. In conclusion, I believe that individuals as well as politicians both have a significant responsibility for protecting the environment