The Deteriorating Climate and Societal Issues: An Academic Perspective
This academic excerpt discusses the widespread belief in the worsening of weather patterns and climate conditions over the past century. It cites research indicating a 55% increase in severe winter storms since 1905, underscoring the belief that climate change is a long-standing issue. Additionally, it addresses other societal concerns, such as the deterioration of railways and increasing crime rates, highlighting the influence of economic factors on public transport. The text serves as an introduction to significant academic themes in environmental science and social studies.
The Deteriorating Climate and Societal Issues: An Academic Perspective
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Reading and Writing – Week 1 Academic Style
Style Excerpt 1 A lot of people think that the weather is getting worse. They say that this has been going on for quite a long time. I think that they are quite right. Research has shown that we now get storms etc all the time. Excerpt 2 It is widely believed that the climate is deteriorating. It is claimed that this process has been continuing for nearly 100 years. This belief appears to be supported by McKinley (1997) who shows a 55% increase in the frequency of severe winter gales since 1905.
Style • It is widely believed that the railways are deteriorating. • Serious crime, such as murder, is increasing. • The figures in that report are not reliable. • The second factor is that the majority of children in that district may become criminals. • There appears to be a significant risk of further strikes and disorder. • Women were enfranchised in 1994. • Russian inflation has led to an increase in the levels of poverty and disease. • A malaria vaccine may be discovered in the next 10 years. • There were two main causes of the American Revolution.
Style There appear to be two principal reasons for the growing traffic congestion. Firstly, public transport has become increasingly expensive relative to the falling cost of motoring. In addition, car ownership is much more convenient than using public transport. Together, these factors result in higher vehicle density.
