Cry of the Ancient Mariner

This article describes serious environmental issues and provides suggestions for how governments can help address these problems. Write a letter to a local politician urging him or her to take action on an environmental issue of your choosing. Remember that good persuasive writing includes a clear thesis statement; strong, reliable evidence; and convincing reasoning. Make sure to support your argument with credible and relevant facts. For example, if you choose to write about the importance of saving rainforests, you might note several statistics regarding the decline of certain animal and plant populations due to habitat destruction.