Student writing sample:
Quite a discussed topic today, global warming is one of the major discussed issues amongst us. It is changing the world. Over the past few decades global warming has become a serious threat to our planet. It has been damaging the planet since the Industrial Revolution because of all fossil fuels being used for machines, automobiles and factories.
What we can do to help the environment is, 1. Reuse, renew and recycle. This means that we should try to save everything we use like papers, cans, water bottles and old books by putting them in recycling bins which are all around Canada. Use of toxic materials such as plastic and others which are hard to recycle are one of the reasons for global warming. We need educate our fellow people on the importance of recycling and reducing the usage of plastic. Certain plastics have also been introduced which can be recycled. The toxic plastics take about 10 to 15 years to decompose. Some people do not stop to think about items that can be recycled or reused. For example both sides of a sheet of paper can be used for taking notes and instead of using plastic bags use cloth bags. We should do recycling as it reuses the stuff used.
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These fuels emit harmful gases and cause pollution. In order to reduce pollution, the vehicles which consume and admit petroleum products should have regular vehicle oil check. Another way of saving environment is by using less non-renewable materials like coal, oil and gas and replacing them with renewable materials makes solar powers, windmills and water mills. For example using a solar powered car instead of one with gas. And walking to near place instead of using a car. The use of fossil fuels is also very effective as it reduces the use of harmful fuels such as petroleum and diesel as they harm atmosphere around