Resource sheet D

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Problems and solutions 9 - 16 years old

Problem: Climate change is caused by using oil, coal and gas.
Solution: Stop using oil, coal and gas.
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Problem: The economy and existing technologies are wasteful and over-reliant on fossil fuels.
Solution: Greater efficiency. Greener technology.
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Problem: Climate change is unproven. There is no problem.
Solution: There is no need for change.
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Problem: There are too many people.
Solution: Control population growth.
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Problem: People in the North are too affluent.
Solution: People in the North need to develop a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Problem: People in the North are too affluent.
Solution: People in the South must not develop the same sorts of lifestyles as people in the North.
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Problem: Burning fossil fuels to generate electricity creates about 36% of all CO2 emissions.
Solution: Generate more electricity from nuclear power stations.
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