01. Interview

Our Question: a) Ask ten people what they think about: 1.The climate change 2.The possible consequences for your country – and take note of the answers. b) What do yout think about these answers?

02. Search the local newspapers of your country for articles about climate change.

Our Question: a) What kind of direct problems have been mentioned? b) What solutions have been proposed? c) What priority have these reports about climate change been given in the newspapers in your country? d) Which headline caught your eye and impressed you the most? Explain the reason why. e) Which headline would you give an article about climat change?

03. The topic of climate change arouses a number of strong emotions in people.

Our Question: a) Write down your emotional feelings for the words “anger, responsibility, hope and indifference” in connection with the topic of climate change. b) Which kind of emotion do you feel most strongly in connection with the topic of climate change? (This does not have to be one of the four mentioned above). Explain the reasons why.

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01. Interview

Our Answer: a) We asked a teenager in the streets of Lucerne and she answered: Why do we always hae to got to destinations which are so far awy? At the weekends we could also sty in our city and myke something funny without using the car, If we like to go somewhere else, there are trains... And don't forget to turn off the standby of your computers and televisions! that's really stupid, when we loose energy with things we on't use! Ayla from Berne b) They are true. It seems so easy to do something against climate change and still it is difficult.

02. Search the local newspapers of your country for articles about climate change.

Our Answer: a) There is much talk about Copenhagen, whether the politicians will achieve something or not. b) Switzerland is acutely aware of the threat of climate change. In Switzerland the immediate impact of temperature rises on the human population will come from the mountains and their cover of snow and ice. In the last few decades the temperature in Europe's higher mountain regions has increased by one degree Celsius. Research shows that the trend is continuing. Human settlements will be affected by landslides and floods. The all-important tourism industry will suffer as the areas available for winter sports shrinks more and more. Agriculture will also be hit. Climate change is a cause for concern both economically and socially. c) High priority d) e) save the penguins

03. The topic of climate change arouses a number of strong emotions in people.

Our Answer: a) To be honest I feel a bit bored when I hear of Climate Change. It is as with the Swine Flue. I think: "Not again this topic. Please let me enjoy my life."

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