Complete the sentences:

1. Most people would agree that it is essential for big companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

2. As far as I can see, the problems caused by fossil fuel emissions and deforestation are not going to disappear.

3. For me, the increase in the number of endangered species is a real cause for concern.

4. I tend to think that some claims about climate change and extreme weather are exaggerated.

5. I'm totally against the amount of plastic packaging most manufacturers use for their products.

6. I would say that companies found to be contaminating rivers and the sea should be heavily fined.

7. In my view, the increase in the number of endangered species is a real cause for concern.

8. I don't believe that some individuals are aware of how serious some of these environmental issues are.

Match the justifications (a-h) with the opinions (1-8):

a. Unless they take action, there could be severe consequences for future generations.
Matches with: 1. Most people would agree that it is essential for big companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

b. The increase in the number of endangered species is a real cause for concern.
Matches with: 3. For me, the increase in the number of endangered species is a real cause for concern.

c. Fossil fuel emissions from cars are one of the biggest sources of air pollution.
Matches with: 1. Most people would agree that it is essential for big companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

d. Some claims about climate change and extreme weather are exaggerated.
Matches with: 4. I tend to think that some claims about climate change and extreme weather are exaggerated.

e. The amount of plastic packaging most manufacturers use for their products is excessive.
Matches with: 5. I'm totally against the amount of plastic packaging most manufacturers use for their products.

f. Companies found to be contaminating rivers and the sea should be heavily fined.
Matches with: 6. I would say that companies found to be contaminating rivers and the sea should be heavily fined.

g. Some individuals are unaware of how serious some of these environmental issues are.
Matches with: 8. I don't believe that some individuals are aware of how serious some of these environmental issues are.

h. The increase in the number of endangered species is a real cause for concern.
Matches with: 7. In my view, the increase in the number of endangered species is a real cause for concern.