...AIU Online Abstract U.S. Vice President Al Gore has already received the Nobel Prize in his efforts to raise awareness about global warming. To further the effort of awareness a whit paper will be prepared to enhance his credibility. It will then be presented to the U.S. Congress to convince them about the two opposing viewpoints. An outline will presented for an easier understanding on the structure of the paper. The white paper will then follow the outline with supporting evidence of both viewpoints. Outline 1. Global Warming and what it is A. The Two Opposing View Points 1. Global Warming occurrence by mankind 2. Global Warming a natural occurrence 3. Global Warming is it fact or fiction Global Warming and what it is Is Global warming fact or fiction? For this answer there must be an understanding of what global warming is. Let’s consider the definition “an average increase in the temperature of the atmosphere near the Earth’s surface and in the troposphere which can contribute to changes in global climate patterns “is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Definition. Greenhouse effect is heat absorption by certain natural gases, trapping the heat in the lower atmosphere. The gases in the atmosphere are carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor and nitrous oxide including others that are synthetic. Synthetic gases are manmade that include chlorofluorocarbons, hydro fluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride (NOAA). Natural greenhouse gases effect Earth’s temperature...
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...Jayadev Kakumanu 8/10/2013 EN 1420 Global warming is caused by carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning power plants, carbon dioxide emissions from burning gasoline for transportation, methane emissions from animals, agriculture such as rice paddies and from arctic sea beds. It is also caused by deforestation of tropical rain forests, and increase in usage of chemical fertilizers on croplands. This paper will examine the advantages and disadvantages of global warming as well as the preventative measures our society can take to stop the progress of global warming. And finally, decide whether global warming is a lie or a hoax. There are many disadvantages to global warming. Global warming spreads diseases, as northern countries warm, disease carrying insects migrate north, bringing plague and disease with them. Global warming also causes warmer waters, which means more hurricanes. Some areas of our planet will suffer serious droughts and heat waves. Africa will be hit the most with more severe droughts expected in Europe. There are also going to be economic consequences, hurricanes can cause billions of dollars in damage and diseases cost money to treat. Polar ice caps will melt. This melting of ice caps will raise sea levels. The melting will also throw the ecosystem out of balance. The ice caps are fresh water so when they melt they will make the ocean less salty. The rising temperatures will endanger the survival of several species. The ice caps are white...
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...Global Warming Global warming is the warming of the earth's atmosphere. For many years humans have been blamed for causing global warming. Global warming, however, can be caused by natural effects. One reason is that the earth is constantly going through periods of warming and cooling. Second the two most abundant greenhouse gases water vapor, and carbon dioxide both occur naturally. Third the earth is not the only planet that has had a change in temperature over the past few years, other planets have also had changing temperatures. I belief that global warming is caused by natural things and not humans. The first reason why I belief humans are not the cause of global warming is that the earth is constantly going through periods of warming and cooling. The earth has a yearly cycle it goes through. People that think that global warming is manmade say that we are in the hottest period in history . This is not the hottest period in history the Medieval Warm period, which occurred from around A.D. 900 to 1300, was a period of substantial climate warmth . After the Medieval Warm period there was a period of climate cooling known as the Little Ice Age. The Little Ice Age occurred around A.D. 1300 to 1850. Today the...
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...Marcus McClenty W. Steward Environmental Issues EG481 22 February 2015 Outline: Is Climate Change Manmade? Hypothesis: Climate change is not manmade. The climate is changing, the globe is warming, both these terms express an action is taking place. Why are these actions taking place? Are these actions caused by man or nature? Is the correct terminology being used when describing this phenomena? These are just a few questions that will be explored in this report. The term global warming is an attention to temperature increases in the earth’s surface atmosphere. Climate change refers to the long term effects of transformations in the earth’s atmospheric conditions. From these two terms one could derive global climate change defined as the increase in the earth’s surface temperature and the effects of that change within the atmosphere over the long term. Both these terms are used in American politics,” partisans routinely use the power of terms to frame political issues in ways that promote ideologically consistent attitudes and beliefs… The term ‘‘climate change,’’ in contrast, may recruit more general associations of temperature changes, which can easily accommodate unseasonably cold temperatures and record snowfalls. In addition, Whitmarsh (2009) observed that ‘‘global warming’’ evokes stronger connotations of human causation, whereas ‘‘climate change’’ evokes stronger connotations of natural causation.” (Schuldt, Konrath, and Schwarz 2011) From these authors observation’s...
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...Global Warming: Challenging the “Settled” Science In December of 1997, political leaders gathered in Kyoto, Japan to contemplate a world treaty restricting human production of “greenhouse gases,” in particular carbon dioxide (CO2). They worried that CO2 would result in a severe and sudden increase in earth’s temperatures, leading to environmental disasters on a global scale. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the preeminent body for the assessment of climate change, humans are responsible for the majority of global warming since 1900, including virtually 100% of the warming since 1970 (IPCC, 2007b, p. 39). In the years since Kyoto, there have been major efforts to bring about worldwide agreement to the treaty, including a recent climate summit—much publicized for its failings—held in Copenhagen. But not everyone is going along with the IPCC. Despite a continuing maelstrom of media hype and alarmist politics, the idea that the earth is warming at an unprecedented rate, due primarily to human influence, is quickly losing ground. This global warming backlash is due in large part to a growing chorus of skeptics and climate experts willing to challenge the prevailing science at the core of the movement. Over 31,000 scientists, including over 9,000 PhDs, have raised concerns over the IPCC’s findings. They have signed a petition stating that the organization’s claims are extreme, that the climate system is more complex than what is now known, and...
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...Scott Brownrigg Alexis McMillan-Clifton English 101 October 26, 2012 Is Global Warming the result of human behavior? This purpose of this essay is to evaluate the website of the Science and Public Policy Institute, and its credibility on answering the question of the title of this Essay. To be more specific I will be probing into the article entitled “Fallacies about global warming” by John Mclean. I believe that the website of Science and Public Policy Institute uses sound research from highly qualified climate scientists to refute common fallacies in the assumption that global warming is caused by manmade CO2 emissions. The Science and Public Policy Institute define themselves as a lobbying group with a mission to “provide research and educational material dedicated to sound public policy based on sound science” (“About us”). The president, Robert Ferguson brings 26 years of Capitol Hill experience as Chief of Staff of several congressmen (“Robert Ferguson (Science and Public Policy Institute)”). Their Chief policy advisor (specializing in climate issues) is Lord Monckton, Christopher. He served as a special advisor to Margaret Thatcher and established a successful corporation offering consulting and technical advice to corporations and governments (“Christopher Monckton”). Science Advisor William Kininmonth, a consulting climatologist who worked for the Australian Bureau of Meteorology for 38 years as a weather forecaster (“William Kininmonth”)...
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...The topic of Global Warming has been a main topic for discussion for many years now. Most people know that the question is whether global warming is a natural cycle or whether it is caused or triggered by human activity. Different scientists have different opinions on this topic and have gone to great lengths in trying to find the most accurate answer. Some say there is a natural cycle out there and that earth’s temperatures increase due to a natural path that is perfectly normal. The fact is that earth left the natural path a long time ago. The past few decades the increase in temperatures all over the world have been way off the charts from years past according to an article by Alex Morales. Temperatures have been skyrocketing and scientists have no other explanation other than to say that human activity is the main cause of climate change to this point. Humans are the main cause of global warming and climate change. It really isn’t hard to see, yet most scientists won’t totally agree on this answer proven many times over. Humans always use nasty chemicals and gases in their basic everyday lives. The main gas is carbon dioxide that is released when humans drive their cars. This was stated in the article, “Final Report: Humans caused global warming”, by David Biello. Anyone can see that there is being a lot of this gas being released up into our atmosphere. This is in turn, is heating the planet at a much quicker rate than normally and making our temperatures...
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...Professor Rudolph English 102 13 December 2011 Warming Up Topic The issue of global warming has been front page news for over a decade from magazines, newspapers, journal articles, books and even local news channels. This has begun 20 years ago when a Global Warming treaty was signed at the United Nation Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992(Qtd. Harf p. 141). Global warming is the unusual rapid increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere and is responsible for changes in global climate patterns. It occurs when greenhouse gasses including carbon dioxide, methane, black carbon, and other toxic gasses trap the heat and light from the sun in the earth's atmosphere, which increase the temperature. Some scientists agree that human consumption of the earth's natural resources and activities over the years had contributed to the earth's current state of being. However, opposing sides claim that there is no evidence to support this; rather it is just a bogus statement. They believe human action has nothing to do with the earth’s hot temperature. The controversy involves a disagreement over the fact, cause and consequences of the global warming. Both sides of the issue can find multiple experts to support their case that the earth is or is not warming, that global warming is either the consequences of human activities or a cyclical phenomenon and that global warming will be good for us or will bring tragedy. Global warming has created awareness amongst the public and...
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...Air Pollution University of Phoenix Material Thesis Statement and Outline What is your thesis statement? People around the world don’t realize how bad the air pollution on Earth is affecting our health and causing Global warming. I. Introduction Air pollution is killing our planet Earth. It is caused by the burning of fossil fuels, like power plants, gasoline powered engines and other manmade machinery which causes carbon dioxide. There are other effecting greenhouse gases like sulfur dioxide and methane gases. Air on Earth is one of the most important elements in our planet. Air has oxygen which makes most living things in our planet breath and without air/oxygen we wouldn’t be alive to this day. II. What causes Air pollution? A. Carbon dioxide 1. Gasoline burning engines 2. Power Plants B. Sulfur dioxide 1. Manmade machines 2. Natural causes III. What are the effects of Air pollution? A. Global warming 1. Changes in weather 2. Polar ice caps melting B. Health 1. Cancer 2. Low oxygen levels IV. Air pollution prevention. A. Gasoline powered engines 1. Use electric powered machines 2. Walk our bus to destination B. Power plants 1. Use low sulfur fuels 2. Use more wind turbines for electric VI. Conclusion Air pollution is shorting the life span on planet Earth. Every organism on Earth needs air and we are destroying it with the daily needs...
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...University of Phoenix Material Thesis Statement and Outline What is your thesis statement? People around the world don’t realize how bad the air pollution on Earth is affecting our health and causing Global warming. I. Introduction Air pollution is killing our planet Earth. It is caused by the burning of fossil fuels, like power plants, gasoline powered engines and other manmade machinery which causes carbon dioxide. There are other effecting greenhouse gases like sulfur dioxide and methane gases. Air on Earth is one of the most important elements in our planet. Air has oxygen which makes most living things in our planet breath and without air/oxygen we wouldn’t be alive to this day. II. What causes Air pollution? A. Carbon dioxide 1. Gasoline burning engines 2. Power Plants B. Sulfur dioxide 1. Manmade machines 2. Natural causes III. What are the effects of Air pollution? A. Global warming 1. Changes in weather 2. Polar ice caps melting B. Health 1. Cancer 2. Low oxygen levels IV. Air pollution prevention. A. Gasoline powered engines 1. Use electric powered machines 2. Walk our bus to destination B. Power plants 1. Use low sulfur fuels 2. Use more wind turbines for electric VI. Conclusion Air pollution is shorting the life span on planet Earth. Every organism on Earth needs air and we are destroying it with the daily needs we are...
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...Aleksey Golubok Friday 1 PM 10/8/15 Global Warming and Climate Change I. According to data from NASA, the overall temperature in the earth’s atmosphere has been increasing since 1880. Most of this warming, however, has occurred since 1970, with the 20 warmest years having occurred since 1981 and with all 10 of the warmest years occurring in the past 12 years. This phenomena, known as global warming or climate change, is caused by the greenhouse effect. Gases such as carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants let in light, but keep heat from escaping, similar to the glass walls of a greenhouse. This is problematic because it is changing the climate faster than some livings can adapt and a new and unpredictable climate poses unique challenges to all life. Global Warming is a major issue that has effects on the environment, people, and the world, and if not stopped soon, the results will be disastrous. II. Scientific evidence for global climate change A. Temperature of earth’s atmosphere rising since 1880 1. Supports the greenhouse effect theory, since humans have been releasing more heat trapping emissions with every passing year B. Warming of earth’s oceans 1. Oceans have absorbed much of the increased heat, causing them to become warmer C. Rapid rise in sea level 1. Sea level has risen double in last decade what is has in last century III. Causes of global climate change A. Increased emission of greenhouse gases 1. Main cause is the human...
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...Article Rebuttal: Global Warming and Climate Change Jeffrey Rohde BCOM/275 April 1, 2012 Edward D’Avola Global Warming and Climate Change A controversial and heavily debated topic in the media today is global warming and climate change. Countless articles have been written about the impact of global warming on the climate changes. A majority of the global warming claims are based on either human factors or natural cycles. I came upon a recent article by Nina Chestney titled “Global warming close to becoming irreversible”. The article claims the global warming is a result of “the world's temperature looks set to rise by six degrees Celsius by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions are allowed to rise uncontrollably” (Chestney, 2012). The temperature increase is the result of human activities. The purpose of this essay is to challenge the claims made by the author of the article. The rebuttal will be made by analyzing the credibility and validity of the author and their claims. The author’s credibility on the subject can be debated because of the lack of references listed. The points presented are, in a relative sense, true, but highly generalized. The author claims “the world's temperature looks set to rise by six degrees Celsius by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions are allowed to rise uncontrollably”(Chestney, 2012). The author fails support the claim with data. The article discusses several negative impacts on the global climate: loss of...
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...abundance due to human activity, which ultimately has a detrimental effect on the environment and therefrom on living organisms and mankind. Examples are- lead, mercury, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, etc. Contaminant: A material which does not occur in nature, but is introduced by human activity into the environment, affecting its composition. A contaminant is classified as a pollutant when it exerts a detrimental effect. Example- chlorine gas Types of Pollution Air Causes of air pollution: * motor vehicle exhaust * power stations * car manufacturing * fertilizer factories * demolishing buildings * solvent evaporation * volcanic eruption * building roads * forest fires Effect of air pollution: Global warming, acid rain, smog, ozone depletion are some effects of air pollution Water Causes of water pollution: * man-made chemicals used in farming * heavy metals * waste from factories * sediment from the river bed * air pollution * thermal (heat) pollution * soil pollution from rubbish dumps Effects of water pollution: The water in the earth’s biosphere is used and reused again and again by all living things Soil Causes of soil pollution: * farming * mining and quarrying * household waste * demolition and putting up buildings * factory waste Effects of soil pollution: Experts say that lots of land each year becomes unusable for humans or...
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...Global Warming and Health Jessica Parks APA Format PSY/460 There are many current events plaguing environmental psychologist, possibly more now than ever before. This is one of the ideals that are causing environmental psychology to become such a demanding field of study. This essay will tackle one small corner of the problem, global warming and the affects it will have on the health of the human race. Global warming is a phenomenon that is causing the general temperature of the earth to rise. This is affecting the earth’s atmosphere and oceans. Scientists have noted significant changes developing more rapidly in the last thirty years. These changes are a counteraction to global warming that is affecting life on the entire planet. No one or nothing is safe from the impact of global warming, plants animals, humans we are all subject to server changes of evolutionary proportion. One might ponder how global warming affects the average man; some say they see no difference. The changes are not apparent in ones day to day routine unless you become aware of the signs or symptoms of a changing planet (Time, 2006). Time magazine recently did a story called Global Warming: How It Affects Your Health. This article puts the affects of global warming on humans very plainly. According to this article the death toll that is related to climate change is going to double by the year 2030. The climate change is going to cause the population to encounter more frequent...
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............................................................................... 4 Global warming caused by the man- made gases. The advancement of industries and factories should be halted in order to control global warming. Emission of the CO2 gases by the industries is polluting the air that is ultimately leading to global warming. According to the US Climate Change Science Program “Global warming is a real and manmade issue and immediate actions are mandatory to save the environment”. (Deepte, 2011)....................................................................................4 Why it is considered as a man made issue? .........................................................4 a. Green house gases emitted by the industries/ Factories:...................................5 2. Part 2 - Counter Arguments ................................................................................... 6 A. Solar Variations:................................................................................................. 6 b. Green House gas is natural Process:..................................................................6 c. Volcanic Eruptions:............................................................................................. 7 3. Response to counter argument:.............................................................................7 Response to counter argument “solar energy cause global warming”:.................7 4....
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