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23 Dec 2025, 06:53
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We need to look for that answer choice which shows that the problem of non-additional offsets is real and significant.
A. This choice shows the correlation b/w more offset investment and an increase in carbon emission, but this doesn't explain why offset failed. Incorrect.
B. This points out a flaw in govt. policy but it doesn't strengthen the specific argument about the offsets themselves. Incorrect.
C. This directly supports the core premise and evidence to further our belief. Correct.
D. This choices tells us about a specific offset and its vulnerability, but it doesn't directly strengthen the specific reasoning presented in the passage. Incorrect.
E. Similar to D, this choice attacks a specific type of offset for a specific reason but, it doesn't support the argument's more general premise that many existing offsets of all types are invalid. Incorrect.
A. This choice shows the correlation b/w more offset investment and an increase in carbon emission, but this doesn't explain why offset failed. Incorrect.
B. This points out a flaw in govt. policy but it doesn't strengthen the specific argument about the offsets themselves. Incorrect.
C. This directly supports the core premise and evidence to further our belief. Correct.
D. This choices tells us about a specific offset and its vulnerability, but it doesn't directly strengthen the specific reasoning presented in the passage. Incorrect.
E. Similar to D, this choice attacks a specific type of offset for a specific reason but, it doesn't support the argument's more general premise that many existing offsets of all types are invalid. Incorrect.
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23 Dec 2025, 06:55
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Government wants net emissions by 2050 => they invest in carbon offsetting; BUT many offsets don't really change anything => only investment in less fossil fuel will bring net zero.
Therefore, to strengthen the argument we mainly need to focus on the eclusivity of fossil fuel decrease, since the argument doesn't specify it's jst a logical thing to do, but rather that it's the only way.
A. Since we're talking about 2050, perhaps the last decade is not long enough to be representative and comparable.
B. The argment compares offset policies and less fossil policies; this one tells us that the governments have another 'side hustle' which is sad to read, but doesn't actally contribute to comparing lower fossils VS hogher offsets.
C. This option basically reiterates what the argument already told us, only this time referring to independent audit.
D. This is targeting inefficincy of one particular offset, which is not comprehensive enough.
E. This one, like D, mentions only one of the offsets, so seems one-sided.
Therefore, the answer is C.
Therefore, to strengthen the argument we mainly need to focus on the eclusivity of fossil fuel decrease, since the argument doesn't specify it's jst a logical thing to do, but rather that it's the only way.
A. Since we're talking about 2050, perhaps the last decade is not long enough to be representative and comparable.
B. The argment compares offset policies and less fossil policies; this one tells us that the governments have another 'side hustle' which is sad to read, but doesn't actally contribute to comparing lower fossils VS hogher offsets.
C. This option basically reiterates what the argument already told us, only this time referring to independent audit.
D. This is targeting inefficincy of one particular offset, which is not comprehensive enough.
E. This one, like D, mentions only one of the offsets, so seems one-sided.
Therefore, the answer is C.
23 Dec 2025, 07:02
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Several government have committed to reaching "net-zero" carbon emissions by 2050, often by investing in carbon offset programs such as reforestation and carbon capture.
Contradiction: However, ... offsetting alone will not be sufficient, because many offsets represent reductions that would have occurred even without new investments.
Conclusion: Therefore, the analysis concluded that only policies that directly reduce fossil fuel combustion rather than rely ing on offsetting can reliably achieve climate stabilization targets.
Objective: Strengthen the argument
Thinking: Offsettings are ineffective since they represent reductions that would have occurred even without new investments, therefore, reducing fossil fuel combustion is a reliance solution to reach "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050.
Options :
A. If global carbon emissions rose despite investment in offset market, then this statement somewhat strengthens the argument. Keep
B. There is a contradiction in government policy but is not concerned with effectiveness of offsets. Incorrect
C. If independent audits reveal that a significant share of carbon offset projects report to no additional significant emission reductions, then the statement supports the reasoning and provide evidence in support of the argument. Correct
D. The argument is not concerned reforestation based offsets reducing carbon emission alone. Incorrect
E. The statement highlights ineffectiveness of a particular technology (direct air capture) but does not strengthen the argument as a whole. Incorrect
IMO C
Contradiction: However, ... offsetting alone will not be sufficient, because many offsets represent reductions that would have occurred even without new investments.
Conclusion: Therefore, the analysis concluded that only policies that directly reduce fossil fuel combustion rather than rely ing on offsetting can reliably achieve climate stabilization targets.
Objective: Strengthen the argument
Thinking: Offsettings are ineffective since they represent reductions that would have occurred even without new investments, therefore, reducing fossil fuel combustion is a reliance solution to reach "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050.
Options :
A. If global carbon emissions rose despite investment in offset market, then this statement somewhat strengthens the argument. Keep
B. There is a contradiction in government policy but is not concerned with effectiveness of offsets. Incorrect
C. If independent audits reveal that a significant share of carbon offset projects report to no additional significant emission reductions, then the statement supports the reasoning and provide evidence in support of the argument. Correct
D. The argument is not concerned reforestation based offsets reducing carbon emission alone. Incorrect
E. The statement highlights ineffectiveness of a particular technology (direct air capture) but does not strengthen the argument as a whole. Incorrect
IMO C
