The Blame Game
Listen to the following statements and decide which of these people said them.
"There are those who believe that global warming will result in warmer winters and increased plant growth. That can't be bad for business."
[MATCH to Organic farmer]
"Some people say that one person flying for one hour is responsible for the same greenhouse emissions as a typical Bangladeshi in one year. But who doesn't enjoy a sunshine holiday?"
[MATCH to Owner of low cost airline]
"An increase of 2 or 3°C wouldn't be so bad for a northern country. We could spend less on fur coats and the harvest would go up."
[MATCH to Russian politician]
"We're doing great. The American economy is flourishing. We're using more fossil fuels. We're putting more CO2 in the air. The coal plants are running at record levels. Business has never been better!"
[MATCH to Oil company executive]
"Every time someone in the West turns on a kettle, he or she is helping flood Bangladesh."
[MATCH to Environmental activist]
"Petrol and diesel cars produce 15% of CO2 emissions. Americans are driving in less fuel efficient vehicles. My cars use some petrol, but they also have hydrogen fuel cells which produce water, not CO2."
[MATCH to Hybrid car manufacturer]
"The emission of greenhouse gases is causing global warming at a rate that has become alarming. This government must do something now!"
[MATCH to Hybrid car manufacturer]
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