Identifying Logical Fallacies in Arguments

In a recent discussion about environmental protection, a student claimed, "We must start using electric cars instead of gas-powered ones to help reduce pollution. If we don't switch to electric cars, our planet will be beyond saving in just a few years." This statement suggests that the only viable solution to pollution is the adoption of electric cars.

Critics of the student's argument might point out that there are many potential solutions to pollution, including improved public transportation, stricter regulations on emissions, or increased use of renewable energy sources. However, the student dismissed these alternatives and focused solely on one solution.