It is imperative that …
The announcement by the State Government that junk food is to be banned from the school canteen is a positive and welcome step in fighting childhood obesity.
The decision to …. should be seen as a decisive move in combating a national epidemic.
The circumstances warrant immediate action.
The implementation of / introduction of an energy rating system is a welcome step.
It is an expedient proposal (fit for the purpose, a means to an end)
It is a beneficial move as it strengthens the campaign against obesity
Many benefits will arise from the decision/proposal to ….
There are adverse consequences that will occur… arise…
Something is detrimental to ….
• E-waste is detrimental to the environment; (harmful, damaging, destructive)
• Computer games are detrimental to the social (physical or emotional) wellbeing of our children.
• Plastic bags are detrimental to the environment.
Sugary drinks exacerbate the problem of childhood obesity. (to aggravate – make the problem worse)
Use of power is rising/ escalating at an alarming rate. (to enlarge, to intensify, to develop or increase by stages)
Energy has escalated since the introduction of …
The use of plastic bags has escalated during the past two years.
Given the magnitude (and complexity) of the problem, the State Government must regulate the industry and impose energy caps. (size … enormity )
Identifying the problem
There is no doubt that the problem needs to be tackled.
MacDonald’s proposal to be associated with the Royal Children’s Hospital undermines the campaign against obesity. (to weaken)
Facebook exploits people’s private information. (to exploit: to use selfishly for one’s own ends)
There is no doubt, that poker machines are / plastic bags are/ a (environmental/ social) (scourge in our society. (a cause of calamity or affliction – cause of disaster)
They should be eradicated/ eliminated/ excluded
(to remove or utterly destroy)
It will lead to the deterioration of … (worsening of )
The scheme will definitely compound children’s psychological problems… .(to intensify.. . his anxiety was compounded by her crying).
Obese children are vulnerable to bullying, which is extremely detrimental to their social wellbeing.
(liable to harm; defenceless, exposed, helpless, insecure, unguarded, unprotected, susceptible)
In a precarious situation…. (shaky, unsafe)
We must deter parents from allowing children to watch …. (stop/ hinder)
Parents must not abrogate their responsibilities
(to annul – to make void or nil, to repeal)
Parents must remain vigilant about their children’s safety (alert, watchful)
Companies are hoodwinking (deceiving) consumers and this is causing a public health crisis.
It is very deceptive behaviour. ; (deceiving, unreliable, false, misleading)
Sugary drinks … should be curtailed… (reduce/ diminish)
We must curb the …. (to restrain, to check)
The proposal has repercussions for the community. (echo, an after-effect, often an indirect result of some event or action)
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