DNL VOC CLIMATE

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Crisis
Climate change is a … that cannot be ignored by governments.
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Record levels/amount
Despite the claims of some scientists, we are now producing record levels of CO2 and there is no dispute about the connection between this and global warming.
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Global
Although some areas are relatively unaffected now, climate change is a … problem.
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Irreversible
The major concern is that the effects of our actions on the climate will be ….
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Long-term
The effects of our use of fossil fuels today may last for generations and it is almost certain to have … consequences for humanity.
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ill-health
It sometimes goes unnoticed that there is a clear connection between climate change and ….
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Floods/rainstorms
One result of the rising temperatures is that … and … are now a frequent Occurrence.
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the Polar ice cap
One major concern is that rising temperatures in the Arctic are causing the … to melt, which in turn is leading to rising sea levels.
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Heatwaves and droughts
Most experts agree that there is an increased risk of … and other extreme weather conditions such as ...
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the natural world
Climate change will not only have a severe impact on people, but also devastate … and lead to the extinction of important species.
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Food shortages
We are already seeing in many parts of the world that climate change is leading to … as a direct consequence of extreme weather conditions.
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Housing/homelessness
One side-effect of rising sea levels is that more and more people who live by the coast will become ….
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Conflicts/wars
If no action is taken on climate change, then it is likely that there will be more … between nations, especially over water supplies.
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Cost
It has been shown that any delay in making emission cuts will increase the … of reducing carbon dioxide by almost 50%.
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Human activity
It is no longer possible to say that … does not affect weather conditions.
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Greenhouse gas
CO2, CH4, N2O, HFC
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Greenhouse gas emissions
If we are to halt climate change, we need to make substantial reductions in ….
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Power stations
One of the leading causes of climate change is the number of dirty … using fossil fuels.
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Carbon emissions
… are still rising year by year and are at record levels.
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Illegal logging and deforestation
It should not be forgotten that … in the Amazon Basin is still a major factor in climate change.
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Burning fossil fuels
Individuals can make a small contribution by not burning wood and other fossil fuels.
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Wind and solar power
An obvious solution is to deploy much more ….
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Renewable energy
Wind farms and other sources of … will help to reduce CO2 emissions to an acceptable level.
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International action/cooperation
… climate change could have a significant impact.
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Quick/immediate action
Any action should be immediate because this is not a problem that can be delayed.
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Investment
There should be greater incentives to invest in renewables and to reduce the current reliance on fossil fuels.
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Decommission power stations
It goes without saying that coal-fuelled power stations should be decommissioned.
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Energy efficiency and waste
A greater emphasis on … would undoubtedly mean that less fuel was consumed.
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Cope with
It is clear that national governments are no longer able to \[ \] by themselves with the problem.
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Tackle
A global solution is necessary as only international bodies will be able to \[\] climate change.
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Avert
Investment in renewable energy will help \[\] the impact of the CO2 emissions.
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Prevent
The only way to \[\] a disaster is to reduce these emissions to zero.
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Act/take action
Governments should \[\] decisive \[\] to halt global warming.
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Fight/combat
A way needs to be found to make combatting global warming that is affordable.
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Sustainable and affordable
The key is to ensure that all countries around the world have the chance to adopt energy
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Community projects
In some areas there are small-scale \[\] to encourage local residents to install solar panels and, in some places, help pay for them.
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Share transport
We also have the responsibility to consider how we contribute to global warming by making unnecessary car journeys. We can always cycle to work or share a car on the daily commute to work.
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Diet and our carbon footprint
Reducing food wastage is perhaps the way individuals can minimise their carbon footprint and so help global warming.
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Energy-efficient lightbulbs
Another small way in which we can use less energy is to switch to \[\] .
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Solar panels
There are an increasing number of \[\] on the market and these can not only reduce energy bills but also mean that less carbon fuel is consumed.
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Heat insulation
Likewise, it is important that people insulate their houses well so that less gas and electricity is consumed.
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