The essay is very well organized. The thesis statement has been clearly stated to give the reader an idea of what the whole essay is about. For the introduction paragraph, there is a minor sentence fragments (sentence no.2).
There are total of 3 paragraphs for the body of the essay. Every paragraph there is one main idea with supporting examples or statistics. It is effective for the reader to understand the whole essay. For example, in paragraph 2, Munteng has clearly stated that ecosystem can save lives followed by giving examples of how it can benefit human. Best of all, the concluding sentence again reminded the reader that nature plays an important role for well-being of human.
For the concluding paragraph, perhaps a transition word could be added to signal the reader that you are concluding the essay. The restatement of the main point of the essay is clear and well summarized. Overall, the essay is cohesive with proper use of transition sentences within and between paragraphs. As a reader, i feel that the essay is coherent as i can fully understand what Munteng is trying to relate.
Institutional and Individual Response to Climate Change Issues
In this session, Assistant Professor Benjamin K. Sovacool, who is from Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, has shared with us on the responses to climate change. The two main responses are at the institutional and individual level.
On the institutional level, the solutions to climate change can be divided into several sections. Firstly, sectors can implement policies, measures and instruments that proved to be environmentally friendly. In addition, sectors can also invest on the research for renewable energy technologies. This is especially important as latest IPCC report has shown that 53.2% of the greenhouse gases are contributed by the energy supply and usage.
Following that, forestry and agriculture is the next in-line contributor of the greenhouse gases. Referring to the IPCC report, it contributes 30.9% of the overall greenhouse emissions. Thus, financial incentives should be given to increase forest area; to reduce deforestation; and to maintain and manage forest. Furthermore, the promotion of biological fertilizers and pest control also can help in lowering the greenhouse gases emitted during agricultural processes.
There are approximately 6 billion of people on Earth. Therefore, an individual action for climate stabilization can definitely make a difference. The four main factors that one should look into are sustainable electricity; food; homes; and technology. One can support sustainable electricity by investing shares in clean energy companies or purchasing renewable energy or climate credits. Next, one can change his/her food habits by bringing reusable container for food storage to help reducing food packaging wastage. On top of that, each and every one of our homes’ lighting should switch to CFLs or LEDs for better energy efficiency.Lastly, all of us should support environmental friendly technology by patronizing them; for example, “Green Phone”.
In conclusion, the individual responsibilities to climate change do outweigh the institutional responses. This is because the institutional level only has the ability to regulate the “green” movement by implementing policies and measures. Thus, it voices down to YOU to make a great difference.
