Urbanization: An Unexpected Environmental Advantage

Another benefit of urbanization is, perhaps surprisingly, related to the environment. While this may seem counterintuitive, urban life is actually more environmentally friendly than rural life. Urban dwellers use notably less energy and fewer resources than those who live in rural areas. Buildings require less electrical heating than those in more remote places due to typically higher temperatures in urban areas and buildings which lock those temperatures in. Utility services can be offered more easily and affordably as people live in close proximity to each other. Similarly, public transportation is more viable in urban areas. It can be provided at a lower cost to a larger number of people and is more sustainable than private transportation. Public transportation has been proven to use less fuel for every passenger kilometer compared to private transportation (Chester et al., 2010). The more public transportation is used, the smaller a city's carbon footprint. In addition to this, when urban dwellers live close to their workplace and other important facilities including schools, hospitals, and shops, there is a greater tendency towards the use of non-polluting forms of transportation, such as bicycles. This contributes to the reduction of a city's carbon footprint even further, as well as the reduction of traffic congestion. Read Para. 3 of the text and find the emotive words. Write them down and think about how they are used to influence the readers.

The emotive words in paragraph 3 are 'surprisingly,' 'counterintuitive,' 'affordably,' 'viable,' 'sustainable,' 'proven,' 'important,' 'non-polluting,' 'contributes,' and 'reduction.'

These words are used to evoke a positive emotional response from the readers and to persuade them to see the benefits of urbanization. By using words like 'surprisingly' and 'counterintuitive,' the author aims to capture the reader's attention and challenge their preconceived notions about the environmental impact of urban areas.

Words like 'affordably' and 'viable' are used to convey the idea that urban living is not only better for the environment but also more practical and beneficial for individuals in terms of cost and convenience. The word 'sustainable' is used to highlight the long-term benefits of urbanization and to appeal to environmentally conscious readers.

The word 'proven' is used to establish credibility and convince readers that the benefits of public transportation over private transportation are backed by evidence. The words 'important' and 'contributes' emphasize the positive impact of living close to important facilities and using non-polluting forms of transportation, appealing to readers' sense of responsibility and desire to make a difference.

Finally, the word 'reduction' is used to emphasize the positive outcomes of urbanization, such as reducing a city's carbon footprint and traffic congestion, further appealing to readers' environmental concerns.