Australia Unveils Targets to Cut Pollution(The New York Times)

According to the"Australia Unveils Targets to Cut Pollution(The New York Times)", SYDNEY, Australia- Australia announced plans Monday to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 5 to 15 percent by 2020, angering environmental groups that had lobbied for much deeper cuts.


My Reaction:
Global warming is one of the most noticeable issues around the world. It not only influences the ecological balance and the climate but also raises awareness in human’s society. Many scientists, environmental groups try hard to persuade the authority concerned through strikes, fast, parades and so on. Recently, the governments are aware of the consequences which result from the situation. Although the Kyoto Protocol is the evidence of their care, the numbers of the countries who really put it into realization are just a few. Also, some dominant powerful nations do not sign the contract because the contents will not benefit their domestic production. Some developing countries are not within the range of the limitation about the amount of carbon dioxide, such as China and India, which produce most in the rank. Therefore, the problem still can not be solved.

Thanks to the policy of the Australian government, they make a concession to convert the situation. It is a pioneer in the developed countries. If we want the situation will not get worse and harm the environment for our descendents, we should figure out some solutions and every people should equip with knowledge about the global warming. I think everyone should be responsible for it not just the matter of the governments. Hope the action is the initiative of the improvement. (241 words)