Any punctuation or grammar errors?

What is the independent cause in this sentence? "if the poem is about going mad when love is lost, what would happen if love didn't die? "

When you wear your earbuds while working out, your sweat damages them and they die sooner

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?