While some people consider global warming to be the most pressing environmental problem which we have at the moment, others believe that deforestation has a more devastating impact on our world. Discuss both and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Whilst some people believe that global warming is the most alarming natural problem at present, others and I think that deforestation is more detrimental because it leads to a wider range of problems. On the one hand, in recent years, global warming has become the
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most popular topic, connected with the saving nature theme, as it has a long-term impact on Earth.
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means the increased level of oceans and seas
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the melting ice around the world which is caused by the rise in average temperature.
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a recent study, each year the average level of oceans is increased by approximately half of a centimetre.
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, many nations near huge water sources are at risk of vanishing in the future.
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, the negative effect of expiring forests is the increasing concentration of air emissions in the world.
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, trees are able to consume the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen to the air which is the main reason why all organisms are still alive.
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, with the decreasing impact of
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effect, not only humanity but
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all living beings would suffer. To illustrate, it is proved that vanishing trees aggravate many existing problems
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as flora and fauna extinction, global warming, etc. which
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would cause the death of all organisms.
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the annual rising temperature is a significant problem that should be tackled as soon as possible.
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, deforestation is able to cause more trouble on the planet,
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, it should be tackled first.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Greenhouse effect
  • Industrial emissions
  • Sea levels
  • Extreme weather events
  • Biodiversity
  • Carbon emissions
  • Renewable energy
  • Paris Climate Accord
  • Carbon cycle
  • Soil erosion
  • Water cycles
  • Carbon sequestration
  • Reforestation
  • Sustainable forest management
  • Indigenous communities
  • Localized impacts
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