Question

Which persuasive technique is used in the following excerpt to make a claim about the impact of climate change?

The Arctic permafrost contains carbon dioxide (CO2) and large amounts methane, which is released into the atmosphere as the permafrost thaws. "Methane is a greenhouse gas 20 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. So now we risk facing further global warming and even faster melting in the Arctic," added Wadhams.

A.
association
B.
emotional appeal
C.
bandwagon
D.
scientific data