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课件网) Reading club 2 Unit 8 Green living Predict the topic Environmental problems Activate and share air pollution deforestation water pollution global warming piles of rubbish Environmental problems desertification The environment A local and global issue issue n. [C] a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter A local and global issue In many ways, life has become far more comfortable and convenient in the past few decades. However, this has come at a huge cost to the environment. Here, we look at three of the most serious environmental problems we are currently facing. serious health problems and even deaths Using public transport instead of driving unless it's absolutely necessary. the burning of fossil fuels, construction and the burning of waste Harmful Release harmful air pollutants Read and explore Cause Air Pollution Effect Solution What aspects of global warming are discussed Give your reasons. choose greener means of transportation, such as cycling or walking. Other effective solutions to air pollution If you can’t avoid driving a lot, ... Other effective solutions to air pollution If you can’t avoid driving a lot, use equipment to trap air pollutants. Other effective solutions to air pollution Promote the more use of cleaner fuels/ alternative fuels instead of petrol Vehicles powered by compressed natural gas electric vehicles solar cars Plant trees as many as possible to purify the air Other effective solutions to air pollution For those who cause pollution, ... Other effective solutions to air pollution For those who cause pollution, they should bear the cost/ be fined. the build-up of carbon dioxide and other pollutants in the atmosphere, which trap the sun's heat and warm up the planet Global warming Read and explore Effect Definition Cause the increase in the temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans the rising sea levels, extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, floods and heat waves cause serious health problems affect industries such as agriculture Think and share How can we stop or slow down global warming Think and share How can we stop or slow down global warming So how can we stop this from happening Governments everywhere have a responsibility to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. But we can make small changes too. Every person needs to play his/her part. Suggestions include recycling, using public transport, using less water at home, switching off lights. Small personal changes will add up to big changes worldwide. So how can we stop this from happening Governments everywhere have a responsibility to reduce the production of greenhouse gases. But we can make small changes too. Every person needs to play his/her part. Suggestions include recycling, using public transport, using less water at home, switching off lights. Small personal changes will add up to big changes worldwide. ... ...
