It is a tricky question, but from our current standing, we aren't close. Sure, we might lower the starvation rate, but it's most likely not going to end.
Seating space was available.
3). Because the other three are facts and because it states an opinion
Yes, but when using a comma the 2nd part of the sentence typically can't stand alone. On the other hand, semicolons are used to connect two related sentences that can stand alone.
