Read the excerpt from Greta Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit. The popular idea of cutting our emissions in half in 10 years only gives us a 50 percent chance of staying below 1 point 5 degrees [Celsius], and the risk of setting off irreversible chain reactions beyond human control. How does the speaker’s use of logos support her argument?
Answer
A
The speaker refers to outside sources to support the argument that there is nothing we can do about climate change.
B
The speaker uses the phrase “ 50 percent chance” to support the argument that the risk of further climate change is high.
C
The speaker uses the phrase “in 10 years” to show that too much time has been spent ignoring climate change.
D
The speaker refers to her own research to show that she understands more about climate change than most experts.