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What is the main cause of global warming?

The increase in greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide).

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What problems can fertilizer and pesticides cause?

They cause soil pollution, which is a threat to food security.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

It happens when heat gets trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

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How do rainforests help to control global warming?

They absorb carbon dioxide.

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What type of soil do rainforests grow on? Why is this a problem?

Poor quality soil, which means that it gets washed away by rain and may turn into desert.

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Why do the holes in the ozone layer have a harmful effect on people?

They can cause skin cancer in people.

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Which countries use the most renewable energy?

Iceland and Costa Rica.

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Why is taking the train better for the environment than planes?

The environmental impact can be 90% less.

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What is more effective than recycling?

Choosing products that use less plastic and paper.

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What is the biggst polluter nowadays?

The car.

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Why is acid rain harmful to the environment?

it contains acid from factory smoke and can cause damage to trees, rivers and buildings.

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When did the problem of deforestation become extremely serious?

In the XXth century.

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