Three-thirds of the world’s resources cause most of the planet’s pollution

Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from  13 to 16 are True or False and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the question 17 and 18. (1.5 pts)

Half of the planet’s population lives in cities, yet they consume 75% of the world’s resources and  create  most  of  its  pollution.  This  means  that  all  governments  are  going  to  have  to  create  effective  recycling plans. In cities where recycling schemes have been successful, it is possible to recycle 95%  of all household waste. It takes 30-40% less energy to make paper from recycled materials than it does  to make it from trees. Statistics show that there is a growing awareness of the importance of recycling,  and countries such as Sweden already recycle much of their waste.  

     As  the  burning  of  fossil  fuel  is  a  major  cause  of  pollution  we  will  have  to  turn  to  other  energy  sources and what could be a better source than the sun? Solar energy is getting cheaper and can produce  power even in cloudy conditions. The Japanese have already developed solar-electric roof tiles which are  going to make entire buildings self-sufficient, greatly cutting down the need for fossil fuel. 

Three-thirds of the world’s resources cause most of the planet’s pollution