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No. Factual excerpts Editorial opinions
3. NASA says the Earth is warming Vegetarian diets are healthier
“NASA says the Earth’s “More people should eat a vegetarian
temperature has increased by diet. It’s better for your health and the
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1.2°C since the late 1800s. This environment. Eating less meat can
rise is mainly caused by more reduce your risk of health problems
carbon dioxide in the air due to and help protect the planet.”
activities like burning fossil fuels (Source: The Health Revolution,
and cutting down trees.” Editorial, February 2023)
(Source: NASA, 2023)

4. Women earn less than men Eat a balanced diet for better health
“The International Labour
Organisation found in 2022 that “The World Health Organisation
women earn, on average, 20% says eating fruits, vegetables, and
less than men in similar jobs.” whole grains can help prevent serious
(Source: International Labour health problems like heart disease and
Organisation, 2022) diabetes.”

(Source: World Health Organisation,
2022)

5. Smartphones are bad for young people Online learning isn’t enough
“Smartphones make it hard for “Online learning might be convenient,
young people to focus on their but it doesn’t offer the same benefits
schoolwork. They spend too much as classroom learning. Students miss
time on their phones and not out on socialising with their friends
enough time learning or talking and the help they can get from
to people face-to-face. Schools teachers. Schools should focus more
should consider limiting phone use.” on in-person classes.”
(Source: The Education Advocate, (Source: The Educator’s Viewpoint,
Editorial, March 2023) Editorial, February 2023)

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