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A: __________________

B: It releases greenhouse gasses that trap heat in the atmosphere.

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B: Low-lying coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea levels.

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B: Turning off lights, using energy-efficient appliances, and unplugging chargers when not in use.

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A: __________________

B: Everyone, including individuals, communities, and governments, can fight against climate change.

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B: Online resources, community workshops, and local environmental organizations provide information.

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B: Of course. Sharing rides helps decrease the number of vehicles on the road, lowering fuel consumption and emissions.

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A: "Your efforts to recycle and save energy are great!"

B: "__________________, I try to do my part for the environment."

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A: "How about using reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste?"

B: "__________________; I'll give it a try."

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A: "Let's turn off the lights when we leave the room to save energy, okay?"

B: "__________________"

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A: "Can we discuss ways to reduce our carbon footprint at home?"

B: "__________________"

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A: "I'm not sure how to properly recycle electronics. Can you help me?"

B: "__________________"

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A: "Thank you for supporting eco-friendly practices."

B: "__________________"

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Karl: Hey, did you catch the news about global warming?

Ryan: Oh, yeah, a bit. It's about the planet getting warmer, right?

Karl: Exactly.

Ryan: Really?

Karl: Yeah, sort of. When we use too many things that make dirty air, it messes with the planet's temperature.

Ryan: That doesn't sound good. What can we do to make it better?

Karl: And hey, planting trees helps clean up the air too.

Ryan: Trees? How do they help?

Karl: They take in the bad air and give us the good air we need.

Ryan: Interesting. I use mine a lot.

Karl: No worries. You can try carpooling, share rides, or even use public transport. It helps cut down on the dirty air from cars.

Ryan: I could give carpooling a shot.

Karl: No problem! Every little thing we do can make a difference.

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Elena: Hi! Have you heard about the greenhouse effect?

Alice: Oh, I think so. Isn't it something about the Earth getting warmer?

Elena: Yes, that's right! The greenhouse effect is when certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

Alice: Um, is it carbon something?

Elena: Yes, good guess! It's carbon dioxide and a few others like methane and nitrous oxide.

Alice: Why is that a problem, though?

Elena: Well, when we burn fossil fuels like coal and oil, it releases more of these gases. It can cause climate change.

Alice: Oh, that doesn't sound good.

Elena: We can use less energy, like turning off lights when we don't need them. Also, planting trees helps because they absorb carbon dioxide.

Alice: That makes sense.

Elena: People have been talking about it for a while, but it became a big concern in recent years as we noticed changes in the weather and the environment.

Alice: Where is it happening the most?

Elena: It affects the whole world, but some places, like the Arctic, are warming faster.

Alice: Thanks for explaining.

Elena: Absolutely! We can all do little things to make a big difference.

Rearrange the conversation.

Amy: Hey, have you thought about how our actions affect the environment?

Naomi: Yeah, a bit. Like with pollution and stuff?

• Sure, you can try using public transport or carpooling. Small changes can add up.
• Trees? How do they make a difference?
• Exactly. Especially with global warming. It's when the Earth gets too warm because of what we do.
• Oh, that doesn't sound good. What can we do about it?
• Interesting. I'm up for doing my part. Any other tips?
• They're like the Earth's natural air purifiers. They take in the bad stuff and give us clean air.
• No problem! It's all about each of us doing a bit to make a big change.
• Sounds possible. Thanks for the heads up!
• Well, simple things help, like using less energy, recycling, and planting trees.