Analyzing the Government's Role in Environmental Responsibilities

This essay explores the multifaceted responsibilities of the government in environmental protection. It begins by establishing the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment, highlighting the need for shared responsibility between the government, private, and public sectors. The essay argues that while the government plays a crucial role, the private and public sectors also bear significant responsibility due to their impact on resource utilization and environmental damage. It then examines the financial capabilities of the private sector, suggesting that their resources can be pivotal in supporting environmental initiatives. The essay also acknowledges the counterarguments, such as the government's role in setting regulations and initiating campaigns, and refutes that collaboration between all sectors is essential for effective conservation. In conclusion, the essay emphasizes the need for the government and private sectors to work together to ensure the sustainability of the environment, addressing the issue of climate change and the efficient use of resources. The essay supports its arguments with supporting evidence and counterarguments with refutations, drawing from several academic resources.

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Responsibilities of Government
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Introduction
General topic- In the modern world, protection of the environment is an important
aspect of the society. It is the responsibility of the society as well as the organisations
working in the society to maintain a clean and sustainable environment.
Specific statement- In this scenario, it can be said that the responsibility for keeping
the environment clean needs to be shared by the people of a country or the society. This can
help in maintaining the sustainable development of an environment with an integrated
approach.
Issue statement- However, most people in a society believe that the Government
need to take up the initiative in order to maintain the environment. The entire responsibility
needs to be shouldered by the Government of each state.
Thesis statement- In the light of this, it can be said that the responsibility for cleaning
up the environment lies with the society dwellers as well. The Government does not need to
take primary responsibility for addressing the issues related to the environment.
Controlling ideas- The idea mainly lies with the private and public sector that sets up
business in the society. The corporate social responsibility needs to be maintained in order to
gain the goodwill of the Government and the public.
Body 1: Responsibility of private and public sector
Topic sentence- It is the primary responsibility of the private and public sectors to
deal with the issues that arise in the environment. This is mainly because of the fact that these
sectors utilise the resources available in the environment to manufacture its products. This
may cause damage to the environment as the resources are depleted.

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Supporting evidence- This can be supported by the fact that the depletion of natural
resources leads to change in climate (Jackson and Lynch 2011). The climate change can
cause natural disasters that can affect the people. For example, if the reduction of trees in the
forest can cause global warming this, in turn, affects the environment. This is evidence from
the increased humidity in most part of the world (Mascia 2016).
Counter argument- However, Smith (2013) countered this by saying that the entire
responsibility does not lie with the sectors. This is because the Government itself provides
entry to the private sectors. Moreover, the Government also runs the public sectors. Hence, it
is important for the Government to take responsibility for the environment along with the
organisations.
Support for the counter- This is evidenced by the fact that the Government sets up
rules and regulations related to the conservation of the environment. For example, the general
rule that the Government of every country sets up is the less emission of harmful particles in
air and water (Comănescu 2010). This is because pollution of these natural resources can lead
to harmful effects for the people in the society.
Refutation- Nevertheless, it can be said that in order to maintain the environment it is
necessary that the Government, as well as the sectors, maintain coordination. This is needed
in order to stabilise the environment from any damage that may be caused due to the harmful
emissions of pollution by the factories (Tai and Chuang 2014). Thus, this is necessary for the
effective conservation of resources.
Support of the refutation- This can be supported by the fact that the mutual
collaboration can help in bringing about the conservative use of natural resources. The
sharing of responsibility is required for balancing the work environment and the natural
environment. In this way, the climatic change can also be controlled. This is evidenced by the

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fact that the less amount of wastage of resources can bring about the proper conservation of
the natural environment.
Concluding sentence- It can be concluded that the protection of the environment
needs to be done by keeping in mind the ways by which different sectors contribute to the
sustainability. In this regard, it can be said that the mutual responsibility can be effective for
keeping maintaining of an environment.
Body 2: Government does not possess financial capability
Topic sentence- Often it has been seen that people prefer private sectors instead of
Government sectors. This is because of the fact that private sectors have more financial
stability than the public sectors. Hence, the investment that a private sector can afford may
not be carried out by the public sectors. Thus, people prefer private sectors to take control of
protecting the environment.
Supporting evidence- This can be evidenced by the fact that private sectors made
effort in encouraging people to put extra effort for the loss suffered in Paris. The financial
assistance that the suffered families needed was provided more by the private sectors instead
of the public sectors (Bansal and Kanwar 2013). Hence, it is important that private sectors
take up the role of protecting the environment and keep people safe from the harmful
emissions of pollution.
Counter argument- However, Kolk (2016) countered this by saying that the social
responsibility needs to be taken by both the private as well as the public sectors. This is
because some of the public sectors can also emit harmful particles and cause ill effects to the
society. The funding may be a problem for the public sector, but the spread of awareness and
creating campaigns can be done easily by this sector.

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Support for the counter- This is supported by the fact that the Government has
initiated most campaigns that have resulted in the success in case of natural calamities
(Montz, Tobin and Hagelman 2017). For example, during the Paris tragedy, the initial
campaign contributors were the public sector of the country. This is evident enough keeping
in mind the responses received and the way things took a turn for the good in the country
(Blaikie et al. 2014).
Refutation- Nevertheless, the collaboration between both these sectors is important
for environment conservation. Frumkin (2016), stated that the contribution made by the
people of the society is also essential for the maintaining the environment in a positive
manner.
Support of the refutation- This can be attributed to the fact that the people residing
in the society also release wastes in the waters and on the street. Hence, the contribution of
the people in keeping the environment clean is the first step for maintaining a sustainable
environment. For example, if the society is clean then the people residing in the society can
oppose the wastes dumped by the sectors. In this regard, financial stability does not play a
role in the cleaning up of an environment.
Concluding sentence- It can be said that the financial power of the private sectors
gives it an edge over the public sector in terms of contributing and maintaining a sustainable
environment.
Conclusion
Summary of main ideas- The main idea of the essay is the fact that the Government
need to take up responsibility in terms of protecting the environment. However, the private
sectors also play a vital role in providing financial assistance to the society.

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Restate the thesis- The thesis statement aimed at establishing the importance of
Government responsibility in the protection of the environment. The essay also focuses on
the ways by which private sectors contribute to the sustainability of the environment.
Concluding comment- It can be concluded that Government, as well as the private
sector, need to maintain the sustainability of the environment.

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