They are educated about the impact of global warming, so they decided to save more energy

1. They are educated about the impact of global warming, so they decided to save more energy.
-> Their education about the impact of global warming led them to make the decision to save more energy.

2. When John heard the phone ringing, he rushed to answer the call.
-> John's response to hearing the phone ringing was to rush and answer the call.

3. Black carbon traps sunlight and sends it back into the air as heat.
-> Sunlight is trapped by black carbon and then released into the air as heat.

4. Many buildings were hit by the heavy storm and got seriously damaged.
-> The heavy storm caused serious damage to many buildings.

5. When farmers cut down forests to make space for farm animals and crops, they contribute to global warming.
-> The act of farmers cutting down forests to create space for farm animals and crops is a contribution to global warming.

6. Some farmers burn crop waste and kill the useful bacteria living in the soil.
-> The burning of crop waste by some farmers results in the destruction of beneficial bacteria in the soil.