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- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Reverting atmospheric carbon dioxide levels below pre-industrial baselines would drastically cool the planet.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Distinct species exist rather than a continuous spectrum of animal forms?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that PR Lotion containing bicarbonate improves athletic performance and reduces muscle fatigue.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Paper straws are better for the environment than plastic straws.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Asbestos fibers are far more hazardous to human lungs than glass wool or carbon fibers.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Diesel cars emit less carbon dioxide per kilometre than equivalent petrol cars.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Plastic recycling is economically viable.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Cap and trade reduces carbon emissions.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Dry ice effectively cools a room as it sublimates into carbon dioxide gas.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Carbon capture and storage prevents most of the CO2 from fossil fuel power plants from reaching the atmosphere.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that BPA-free plastic containers are safe to heat in a microwave.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Synthetic fibers are more polluting than natural fibers.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Invasive species caused the dodo's extinction.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Burning wood for heat reduces carbon emissions.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Hybrid cars emit less carbon dioxide than comparable gasoline cars over their lifetimes.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Water from all household and street drains eventually reaches the ocean.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Cotton tote bags are worse for the environment than plastic bags.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Chewing gum is made of plastic.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Corn-based ethanol produces lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Paper straws are worse for the environment than plastic straws.?
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