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HUMAN IMPACT
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THE WAY The negative effects on the environment brought about by overpopulation are
extremely concerning and should be addressed immediately through a variety of
strategies and innovations. These texts present contrasting solutions, one from a
FORWARD business perspective, and the other based on government intervention.
The first text highlights the potential for business solutions to combat the impact
of humans on the environment by describing a more sustainable economic model.
IS TOGETHER The text states that the responsibility lies firmly with companies in high-income
countries insofar as they have the financial resources to explore new approaches.
To some extent, high-income countries are no more suited to solving complex
problems such as overpopulation than lower income countries in my view as
innovation has no geographical limits. Notwithstanding this, these countries do
have larger funds to invest, which means that they could research techniques and
approaches to rectify the current situation more effectively.
The second text argues that governments should be responsible for addressing the
issue of overpopulation firstly by encouraging certain behaviour amongst individuals
and thereafter through legislation. Although painfully slow to react at times, I believe
governments have the advantage of being able to
implement new laws which can encourage people
to adopt better lifestyle choices. It is true that
science is also in a position to contribute
innovative solutions to worldwide problems.
However, many successful conservation
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ideas have originated from scientists or
university departments collaborating with
governments and businesses rather than
working in isolation.
In conclusion, collaboration between
people and organisations everywhere is
highly likely to be the most effective way
forward. Creative ideas, legislation and
sufficient funding are what is required
to address overpopulation and reduce its
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6 Look at the problem-solving verbs in the box. Underline two verbs that means reduce
and one verb that means defeat .
address alleviate combat compound deal with exacerbate
face minimise overcome rectify remedy tackle

7 Match the verbs in the box in Exercise 6 to the correct function.
1 Solve a problem:
2 Make a problem worse:
3 Make a problem less serious:
4 Manage / respond to a problem:

8 Choose the correct verb to complete the sentences.
One idea which could minimise / compound habitat loss in forests is to plant more
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fire-resistant trees.
2 Contrary to popular belief, organic farming is not always the best way to combat /
face soil erosion.
3 Each year vast regions of the world remedy / deal with the consequences caused
by drought.
4 Urban expansion is exacerbating / tackling air pollution in cities across the country.
The World Wildlife Fund has the unenviable task of deciding which issues to
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alleviate / address with their limited funds.
9 Now write your essay. Use some expressions to talk about problems, and if possible,
some language of comparison.
Write your answer in 240–280 words.

For more information on writing essays, see page 190.
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