People can help reduce pollution

Comment on "Tougher plan to reduce air pollution" (China Daily, July 25)

According to the report, the authorities have drawn up a five-year plan (2013-17) to reduce air pollution levels in Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province. Although it's good to see an organized plan to reduce pollution levels, we must remember that as individuals it is ultimately our responsibility to solve the pollution problem in Beijing and its surrounding regions.