An opinion essay - Alina Isaeva


We owe ecology an apology
   Nowadays there are numerous heated debates related to environmental issues while our vulnerable planet is suffering from destructive human activities. Some people claim that we should blame only ourselves and try to improve the current ecological situation for the better. However, others take nature’s gifts for granted and do not want to take action in its salvation.
   I support those people who think that we need to save the Earth. To begin with, a lot of factories and vehicles emit poisonous chemicals like carbon monoxide into the air. This results in acid rains which damage everything. Moreover, pesticides used in crop spraying release harmful agrochemicals that are deposited in the soil. Last but not least, accidents involving oil tankers pollute the water and kill the animals by destroying their natural habitats.
   In contrast, there are some people who consider all these disastrous problems as the obligate consequences of the industrial upbuilding of a nation. If they have a chance to choose between the erection of a huge factory and the conservation of a forest, they would prefer the first option, as it would be more profitable.
   I cannot agree with them on account that the speed with which we are using up our depleting resources is appalling. With the development of our civilization we have become very dangerous to the planet. People should be wiser before we have reached the point of no return.
   In conclusion, there are different attitudes to this burning issue. I am convinced that nature just seems to be boundless and endless. Humanity should preserve the Earth and not rock the boat.


Comments

  1. Natalia EydelmanMay 25, 2019 at 10:11 PM

    Hello Alina,

    the topic you have chosen is very urgent indeed, so it'd be great if more people around the world were concerned about it and acted to preserve the environment more actively. Actually, in the first place I mean Russia here because it seems not so many people are concerned about the polution of the Russian cities and the general situation with ecology,

    Your essay is rather well-developed and organised. However, what is missing is the reference information. Where does the information in paragraph 2 come from? It is not the kind of information that falls into the category of "general knowledge", in which case references are not necessary. Also, you could improve your conclusion by using some approprite technique for conclusions. Here is one resource that can help you with this: http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/conclude.html

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    1. Natalia EydelmanMay 25, 2019 at 10:13 PM

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