On the Front Lines of Climate Change.pptVIP

Global Warming Ready There is a finding which is likely to concern world leaders such as Prime Minister Gordon Brown . What is it? A recent poll conducted by ICM Institute just one day’s before the opening of the Copenhagen summit meeting found that 22 percent thought the climate change was the most serious problem faced by man, with 58 percent saying it was merely one of a number of serious problems, while 17 percent said it was not a serious problem, what’s more, a further 7 did not believe climate change was happening at all. I believe we can act boldly, and decisively, in the face of a common threat. Thats why I come here today - not to talk, but to act. Now, as the worlds largest economy and as the worlds second largest emitter, America bears our responsibility to address climate change, and we intend to meet that responsibility. Thats why weve renewed our leadership within international climate change negotiations. Thats why weve worked with other nations to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. Thats why weve taken bold action at home - by making historic investments in renewable energy; by putting our people to work increasing efficiency in our homes and buildings; and by pursuing comprehensive legislation to transform to a clean energy economy. ——Barack Obama Warm-up Questions What do you know about global warming? What are the measures taken by Chinese government in protecting the environment? Do you think the actions people take in environmental protection can reverse the trend of global warming? Ten minutes for you to read this article by yourself and then complete the comprehension exercises! Ten minutes General Idea : Nowadays we are facing an extraordinary serious situation about climate change. How to reduce greenhouse gas emission has become a highlight of global warming .However , there is a fresh point of view coming up these days that says we should mount a major new effort to strengthen our resilience a