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THEME ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

3 A. Look at the following images and discuss how they may be related to environmental
solutions.

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 effort 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 floods, 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

C. What other environmental solutions would you recommend as major ones? Discuss with
your friends.

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