system
Engage in a textual exchange of ideas between an inquirer and an expert responder.
human
Add a transitional phrase to connect the following sentence to the previous one: The government announced new legislation to combat climate change.

Relevant data:
"Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. The government announced new legislation to combat climate change."
gpt
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. In response, the government announced new legislation to combat climate change.