Governments want to decrease the negative effects of climate change. Which of these measures would be most effective?

Question

Select the two correct answers. (2 points)
Responses

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.

Make the price of gasoline and diesel cheaper for consumers.
Make the price of gasoline and diesel cheaper for consumers.

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

Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses.

Answer 1

The two measures that would be most effective in decreasing the negative effects of climate change are:

1. Transition from power plants that burn natural gas to those that do not use fossil fuels. - This measure would significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector.

2. Give tax incentives for energy conservation in homes and businesses. - This would encourage individuals and companies to adopt more energy-efficient practices, thus reducing overall energy consumption and associated emissions.

The other options, such as making fossil fuels cheaper or converting to coal, would likely exacerbate climate change rather than mitigate it.