In two paragraphs, write a long-term plan that you can use to positively affect the environment. include in this plan a specific way to target air, water, and land pollution. describe what you would do to reduce emissions and health issues associated with these sources. conclude by stating how your plan would affect earth and all forms of life that reside here. your response should be two complete paragraphs that include supporting details in the form of facts, statistics, quotations, or examples.

In order to tackle the environmental damage done by the individual, I will be focused on limiting my daily waste, specifically plastic waste. By 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish, so I will refrain from using plastic bags, utensils, packaging, and useless items I know will end up in landfills. To mitigate the noxious emissions released from vehicles, I will attempt to limit my use of my car and increase my public transit usage or carpool.  Since 50% of the carbon footprint comes from transportation this will help. I will not pour chemicals or waste into the ocean or any indirect pathways to the ocean/water supply.  I will not use aerosols or burn toxic substances.

All of these strategies are on a personal level, and while that is effective and necessary, we need to implement actual policy change to protect and preserve the environment.

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