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THEME ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

B. Analyze the text to respond to the questions.

When environmental problems are at issue, most people end up talking about some solutions. Therefore, forms
of energy may turn out to be the subject of statements.
Most believe that switching to alternative, renewable and clean energy forms has been considered to be the
number one solution to environmental problems. However, this is a highly debatable matter as there are many
other things to be done. In order to develop a better understanding of what must be done, awareness about
the reasons underlying environmental problems is essential. In addition to carbon emission based problems
that lead to any form of pollution such as land, air and water pollution, climate change and global warming;
deforestation, overpopulation, some forms of household waste and genetic engineering stand as other major
issues to be dealt with. Fortunately, they can still, at least to an extent, be dealt with.
An average household produces tons of garbage each year and it is a futile eff ort to send these masses to
other countries or seek for economical ways of disposal as the only solution. They may work out well but trying
to cut down on consumption may be a much better contribution. The way people put things in a garbage bag,
avoiding using plastic shopping bags, curbing the desire to buy new things just for a change may help much
more than it is thought. Deforestation is another factor which can be kept at certain levels or minimized. Due to
overpopulation, new needs such as demand for food, shelter and cloth arise and in order to create new areas
to construct homes, roads, factories and agriculture, deforestation occurs. This also triggers fl oods, soil erosion,
global warming, climate imbalance, wildlife extinction and some other issues. Determining residential areas that
do not require deforestation, constructing underground transportation systems, raising awareness about family
planning may help minimize deforestation.

1. What messages can you infer about solutions to environmental problems in the text? Discuss with friends.
2. What kind of environmental solutions are of priority in everyday life for you? Make a list of top three.
3. What are the solutions to the environmental problems given, according to the text? List them in the grid.

Problems Solutions

Household waste

Deforestation

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