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SCMP Reporter

Ronny Tang Bing-yuk, 14, Ying Wa College
With global warming seriously affecting the Earth, our climate is becoming more and more unstable.
 I think someone should be held responsible for protecting the environment, and that's the government.
When I say 'the government', I mean the governments in every country. There are several reasons why officials need to pay more attention to conservation and ensure that we live on a 'green' planet.
Firstly, the government has enough resources to carry out different  eco-friendly projects. 
It can encourage community involvement to make Hong Kong a better place to live in and  work in. 
Secondly,  the government can formulate sustainable development strategies and make proper use of our limited land supply.
Thirdly, the government can put right past mistakes that have damaged the environment.
The government may have the ultimate responsibility, but this does not mean that we can do whatever we want. 
The future is in our own hands so everybody should make an effort to protect the environment.
Jessica Sham, 13, West Island School
 I think the people of Hong Kong should be responsible for protecting the environment. We live here so we should take care of our surroundings. There are several ways to achieve this.
We should reduce the amount of waste we produce by using less paper, fewer plastic bags and less electricity, and recycling metals and other precious resources.
 In addition, we should use less bleach, pesticides or other chemicals that can damage the environment. We should also make our communities more eco-friendly, whether they are schools, clubs or housing complexes. 
We could organise tree-planting campaigns or walks to raise money for green groups. It is true that not every individual will behave responsibly. Hence, the Hong Kong government has to enact laws to stop such selfish persons or companies from polluting the environment.
 The government could also provide more funding for research on the most effective ways to save the planet. Yet, I think Hongkongers have the greatest responsibility. It's our turn to take action and make a change, big or small, for the sake of our environment and future generations.
Ronny is the winner of last week's round



Who should be mainly responsible for protecting the environment?  (ie. the government? scientists? ...)