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Fake or fir? Your Christmas tree's carbon footprint - Coggle Diagram
Fake or fir? Your Christmas tree's carbon footprint
What questions does the text produce?
What other greenhouse gases are released when the organic matter of a natural Christmas tree decomposes?
What can people do to decrease the environmental impact when buying a Christmas tree?
Content
The text presents information about different effects Christmas trees have on the environment, as well as additional data to reinforce their arguments. They emphasize that you should take into account the reuse of artificial trees, and disposal of natural trees.
Purpose
The purpose of this text is to inform about the environmental impact of Christmas trees. Also, to compare between the natural or artificial ones, giving facts for the reader to analyse.
Key facts and information
"Transporting a tree can contribute to its overall carbon footprint"
"the biggest impact on the environment comes from production of artificial trees"
This text was published by BBC news
Demonstrative pronoun
"
That
can reduce its carbon footprint by up to 80..."
Audience
Environmental experts, citizens concerned about the greenhouse effect, scientists studying the carbon footprint, and people reading a science magazine.
Connectives
"During this time, it has a positive impact on the environment,
because
it absorbs carbon from the atmosphere and nitrogen from the soil"
"
Overall
, your choice of Christmas tree has a relatively small impact on your annual carbon footprint."
Form
This text is a news report or article. Its type of language is formal and technical, presenting clear data on the subject.