Global warming, while still in debate, is a social problem that threatens our future economy, environment, and lifestyle. Despite this, the United States government is doing remarkably little to help solve this problem.

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I. Introduction

        A. Islands sinking into the ocean, rainforests dying, glaciers melting, hurricanes,         mudslides...etc.

        B. Global warming, while still in debate, is a current social problem that threatens         our future economy, environment, and lifestyle.  Despite this, the United States         government is doing remarkably little to help solve the problem.

II. Background Information

        A. The possible warming of Earth due to heat-trapping pollutants in its atmosphere.

             Recognized in late 1980’s

             IPCC        

        B. Greenhouse gasses are the main problem.

                Carbon dioxide

                Nitrous oxide

                Methane

                HFC’s, PFC’s, and SF6

III. Discussion

        A. Global warming has already had effects on the Earth that may be permanent.

        B. (Costs) Grim Predictions of the effects of global warming have been forecasted by                        scientists  

        C. (Contributing Factors)The United States emits more greenhouse gasses than any other         country.

                

IV. Solutions

        A. Scientists have speculated many ways to decrease greenhouse gasses and slow                         global warming, but none of them have been actually used.  

                  IPCC suggestions- expensive

                Fuel cells- currently in development

                Carbon separation- currently in development

                Iron sulfate in oceans- hurt ecosystems, CO2 may return to the atmosphere

                Liquefy carbon- acidity may kill marine life

                Kyoto Protocol- President Bush did not agree

V. Proposed Solution

        A. “Global warming is a more complex issue than many people think.”                                            Therefore, a combination of solutions must be used.

                Every developed nation can reduce greenhouse gasses in simple, relatively                         inexpensive ways.  

                        Miami-Dade County’s bus lanes

                Every country can generate power using renewable resources that are                                 easily found in their area.

                        Mexico’s geothermal power  

                        EU’s and Netherlands's wind power

                        Solar power

                        Fuel cell power

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                        Fossil fuel use can be discouraged by taxation.

                Also, too much money is being spent on researching the possible effects of                         global warming, when those scientists could be researching how to reduce                         greenhouse gasses.

VI. Conclusion

        A. Global warming could destroy our future or not affect it at all.  There is still                                  hope, which grows stronger with each scientific advance.

        B. By taking the well-known concept- “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle”- to heart,                                individuals can help reduce the effects of  global warming.

        C. Global warming is a worldwide issue that must be solved by ...

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