TOPIC:
The government should reduce the amount of money spent on local environmental problems and instead increase funding into urgent and more threatening issues such as global warming. To what extent do you agree?
IDEAS:
I. Introduction
- Briefly introduce the topic of environmental funding and the proposal to shift resources from local to global issues
- State the main question or argument: To what extent do you agree that the government should reduce funding for local environmental problems and increase funding for global issues such as global warming?
II. Arguments in favor of prioritizing global issues over local issues
- Explain the reasoning behind the belief that global issues, such as global warming, are more pressing and threatening than local issues
- Provide examples of how global warming and other global environmental problems are affecting different parts of the world and how they may have serious consequences in the future
- Argue that addressing global issues may require more resources and may have a greater impact on the overall health and well-being of the planet
III. Arguments against prioritizing global issues over local issues
- Discuss the importance of addressing local environmental problems, such as air and water pollution, waste management, and conservation of natural resources
- Argue that local environmental problems can have a significant impact on the quality of life and health of local communities and may require resources and attention
- Provide examples of local environmental problems that have been successfully addressed through funding and action
IV. Balancing the arguments
- Acknowledge that both global and local environmental issues are important and deserve attention and resources
- Emphasize the need to consider the specific context and needs of different communities and to tailor solutions to the specific issues and challenges they face
- Suggest that a balanced and integrated approach, considering both global and local issues, may be more effective in protecting the environment and promoting sustainability
V. Conclusion
- Summarize the main arguments and restate the main question or argument
- Provide a personal stance or recommendation on the appropriateness of prioritizing global over local environmental issues in terms of funding and action