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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: We have made a poll in our city. Now we analyze the results and next week we will be able to answer the questions. Your Gymnasium Miesbach

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

Our Answer: West Wind powers Wellington 29 April 2009 "Today Wellington's wind will finally be put to good use, delivering significant benefits to the Wellington region," says Fraser Clark, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association. "Wellingtonians are well aware of the energy in Wellington's wind. From today, Meridian Energy's Project West Wind - New Zealand's newest wind farm - will harness this strong and consistent resource to make a tangible difference to security of electricity supply," says Mr Clark. "Project West Wind will supplement existing generation sources and its output will provide a natural complement to hydro generation." "Wind energy also helps to ensure electricity remains affordable. The low and well-understood cost of operating a wind farm provides generators with confidence in the cost of generating electricity well into the future. It also provides a valuable hedge against the variable costs of other forms of generation," says Mr Clark. Forecasts released last week by the Electricity Commission show the price of gas for electricity generation doubling by 2020. Gas generation will also be subject to a price on carbon emissions when the energy sector enters the Emissions Trading Scheme. "Wind farms also create important benefits such as reduced transmission losses and the suppression of spot electricity prices." Analysis presented at last week's Wind Energy Conference suggested that generation from the Manawatu wind farms reduces average spot electricity prices by $10/MWh. "It is pleasing to see Prime Minister John Key support and acknowledge the success of Project West Wind today. "However, many other locations throughout New Zealand have a similar potential for wind generation. Without strong political support for renewable energy, New Zealand will not fully realise wind energy's benefits," warns Mr Clark. Over 900 megawatts of wind energy capacity is consented, and developers are seeking consent for another 2000MW. World-wide, wind energy is now one of the leading forms of new electricity generation. "Despite this significant consenting activity, there have been no announcements regarding the construction of any other major wind farms since work began at Project West Wind. "We need a clear and stable policy and regulatory environment to give wind farm developers confidence in investing in new generation." Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee announced in March the Government's intention to review the New Zealand Energy Strategy, and several other reviews affecting the energy sector are underway. "Certainty regarding the future of the Emissions Trading Scheme is essential to encourage investment in new projects. Clear recognition of the benefits of wind energy in the New Zealand Energy Strategy and action to improve transmission capacity is also required," concludes Mr Clark.

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

Our Answer: I think Climate Change brings fear of the unknown because we all know it's happening but it's hard to know how rapidly changes are occuring. Because Climate Change is a gradual process, some people don't realise the consequences and effects it is having on the earth without a smack in the face like a natural disaster. I think Climate Change brings opportunity to people all around the world. It is a chance for people to make conscious decisions to benefit the environment and to strengthen local, national and international communities because community should be the basis of climate change adaptation and mitigation.

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