For Apex, “He proposes a solution to the problem of children becoming a burden to their parents and the country”. Or, “He is proposing a solution to the problem of Irish parents who cannot financially support their children.” depending on what your options are.
Is to persuade readers to dream about him.
Cole could develop the idea by researching upon how global warming is affecting us right now, and also the future world. For example, ice caps are melting which could raise artic sea levels.