This week’s reading talked about a goal that people want to reach but there is something preventing that goal from being reached. It gave three different ways to present an A but B problem statement. This clash often states a goal to help eliminate a problem and then something that is impeding this goal. The following problem statements deal with my risk communication project.

The United States needs to start using alternative methods to produce electricity in order to preserve coal for future generations, but alternative methods such as wind energy and photovoltaic cells can be costly and not as efficient as coal generated power plants.

Constructing new power plants could create numerous new jobs for Americans and reduce the effect of pollution from coal fired power plants, however this would also cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

Reducing the use of electricity would lessen the amount of coal that is used, but would be an inconvenience to people who need electricity for their jobs and homes.