Comparing Environmental and Economic Impacts

Passage A discusses the impact of climate change on polar bear populations, emphasizing the melting ice caps and decreasing habitat. The author argues that without immediate action to reduce carbon emissions, polar bears face severe threats to their survival, including starvation and decreased reproductive success.

Passage B, on the other hand, focuses on the economic implications of climate change on local fishing industries. While it acknowledges the environmental aspects, it places more weight on how the changes in fish populations due to warming waters can lead to job losses and reduced income for families dependent on fishing. The author suggests that investment in new fishing technologies could mitigate some of the adverse effects.