Governments want to decrease the negative effects of climate change. Which of these measures would be most effective? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses.
Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses.

Transition from power plants that burn natural gas to those that do not use fossil fuels.
Transition from power plants that burn natural gas to those that do not use fossil fuels.

Convert electric power plants from natural gas to coal.
Convert electric power plants from natural gas to coal.

Make the price of gasoline and diesel cheaper for consumers.

Answer 1

The two most effective measures to decrease the negative effects of climate change from the options provided would be:

1. Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses. - Encouraging energy efficiency can lead to reduced energy consumption and lower emissions.

2. Transition from power plants that burn natural gas to those that do not use fossil fuels. - Shifting to renewable energy sources (such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric) significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel-based power generation.

The other options (converting to coal and making gasoline cheaper) would likely exacerbate climate change and are not effective measures for combating its effects.