UNIT 6 THE GREEN ENVIRONMENT - EXERCISE 2

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The current global energy crisis is having a terrible effect on many countries around the world. It began in 2021 and is showing no real signs of going away.
The cause of the crisis is the global shortages of oil and gas. These shortages have raised the prices of electricity and forced many families into poverty. The shortages came about because of increased demand after the global pandemic and because of some military conflicts.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021, ___(1)___ and production declined. After the pandemic, the energy suppliers failed to meet the renewed demand. After that, some military conflicts caused serious troubles in delivering fossil fuels like oil and gas, which means that lots of people couldn't have access to energy sources for ___(2)___.
The fuel crisis has led to a food crisis affecting millions of people. Energy is needed for food production and as fuel prices increase, ___(3)___. In other words, food prices have gone up around the world and led to a cost-of-living crisis in many countries.
Another negative effect of the energy crisis is that people have gone back to using coal and wood as fuel sources, ___(4)___ and adds to air pollution. This in turn increases the effects of global warming and leads to further climate change.
There is a solution, though. We should consider ___(5)___ rather than from oil and gas. These renewable sources such as solar power, wind power, hydropower, geothermal energy, tidal power and biomass energy are clean and do not cause much pollution. By reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, we can end the energy crisis, cut down on pollution and slow down climate change.
(Adapted from Bright)