Prompt:

Global warming is one of the most serious issues that the world is facing today. What are the causes of global warming, and what measures can governments and individuals take to tackle this issue?

Introductory Paragraph

Sentence 1: Temperatures are rising gradually all around the Earth.

Sentence 2: How is the world going to confront the problem of global warming?

Sentence 3: This essay will discuss some of the reasons and possible solutions for global warming and explain how people can help overcome this challenge.

Paragraph 1

Sentence 1: There are many reasons why the world is warming.

Sentence 2: The release of carbon dioxide into the Earth’s atmosphere has caused much of the global warming problem.

Sentence 3: Exhaust from automobiles everywhere in the world is a major contributor because there are so many cars.

Sentence 4: For example, automobile sales in China and India are these countries’ biggest industries.

Sentence 5: It seems everybody’s ideal life includes the ownership of an automobile to use as they desire.

Paragraph 2

Sentence 1: However, there are many things people can do to limit air pollution.

Sentence 2: Since cars are the major contaminant of the air around the world, it would make sense to limit the car industry in some manner.

Sentence 3: People can work to find a solution by using a carpool to get to work, taking

public transportation more often, or by riding a bicycle or walking.

Sentence 4: For instance, instead of driving to the grocery store, people can buy a cart and walk

to and from the store

Sentence 5: There are many ways people can use a car sparingly, and this will help ease carbon

dioxide pollution (carbon emissions) in the atmosphere that causes warming.

Conclusion

Sentence 1: This essay has discussed the ways people can stave off air pollution by using

automobiles less frequently.

Sentence 2: In my opinion, people should prevent air pollution because it is in everybody’s best interest to have clean, breathable air. (230 words)