The earth is experiencing ecological and environmental issues caused by global warming. The earth is changing drastically and it is up to the American people to get up and do something about it. Why Bother? written by Michael Pollan opens the reader's eyes in a compelling way to global warming and other related environmental issues. Pollan uses rhetorical strategies such as the use of current and past events, pathos, and ethos to persuade his readers “to bother” (312) and start thinking more about the environmental issues that involves everyone. Pollan tries to persuade his reader by looking at these global issues from many different standpoints.…
Notable author, educator, and environmentalist, Bill McKibben, in his essay, “Global Warming: Get Up! Stand Up!”, argues the effects on global warming to the environment. He argues from his environmentalist experience that carbon dioxide is not only harming the ozone layer. McKibben’s purpose it to persuade readers to stand up for what they need and start a movement. He takes a defensive tone in order to inform the minds of his readers. In McKibben’s article “Global Warming: Get Up! Stand Up!” states the growing problem of global warming and urges readers to start a movement to end the problem.…
In this article Easterbrook takes a look at the different views concerning global warming. He talks about Al Gores’ position that we much have immense lifestyle changes to make a difference, and also compares it to the opposing view that any changes would have drastic negative effects on the economy. He then presents his way of thinking on the subject, which is in conjunction with efforts taken to correct previous air pollution issues.…
This article helps the reader think more deeply into the problem of climate change. It also helps the reader think emotionally about the aspects of their lifestyle that is contributing to the problem of our environment. The article educates readers on a common sense level of doing the right thing. Also ending the problem now so the future will be brighter.…
The greatest hurdle is to change our educational system so that it promotes and develops critical thinking, the evaluation of claims and evidence, and the understanding of the rational argument. American citizens could then understand the proof for and consequences of global climate change, appreciate other cultures and their values, and learn how to evaluate candidates’ and legislators’ claims and lies. We could then move past ignorance and prejudice to understanding, kindness, and more active cooperation in shedding ourselves of injustice and…
With energy being a scarce resource, people across the world need to look at lifestyle changes to protect the environment for future generations. Anything from driving less to turning off a light in a room can help the cause. Conservation methods take thought, commitment, and changes to everyday lives to make a difference. In order to conserve energy, consumers need to be aware of their daily usage and find ways to cut the usage down. Conservation of energy includes using less gasoline, electricity, and non-renewable resources. It also involves finding and producing alternative energy, recycling and home improvements. Not all methods of energy conservation will negatively impact the daily routines of people. With a little consideration and dedication to reduce energy consumption, everyone can do their part.…
If the strength of humanity is measured by the current state of our natural environment and the ever-decreasing condition of it as evidenced by rising temperatures, increases in CO2 emissions, and polar ice cap melting, then global warming is the most crucial issue to address in today's society.…
Throughout the past few decades the public has been made aware of the many threatening environmental changes happening to the world. This domino effect has proven to be the world’s most wicked problem because of how quickly things tend to escalate. Climate change alone has proven to have the most relationships with other environmental issues happening across the world and that is due to the interdependence of each and every issue. The first step in actually solving this issue is to not only to acknowledge these relationships, but to figure out a solution that can be applied globally.…
We are faced with a dilemma that is no longer a distant threat, but ladies and gentleman we are not discouraged. Rather we face this challenge not as an obstacle but as an opportunity to move forward as a nation. Climate change is not something that will happen, because it’s happening right now.…
A former United States Senator, Joe Lieberman, had this to say about global warming: “Today, we can see with our own eyes what global warming is doing. In that context it becomes truly irresponsible, if not immoral, for us not to do something.” The President of the French Republic asserted that “The time is past when humankind thought it could selfishly draw on exhaustible resources. We know now the world is not a commodity.” It is clear that global warming may be man’s greatest challenge - however, it seems as though many are still denying its existence.…
In modern society, global warming is one of the most serious problems causing unrest all over the world. Global warming has been blamed for a host of recent worldwide issues, such as an increase in the number and severity of hurricanes, higher temperatures and droughts, and various other environmental changes. Thus, countermeasures to cope with the aggravating global warming are urgent questions in the present day. To deal with the problem of global warming, many nations and organizations are making policies and implementing them in various fields. But there are some key issues that leaders should consider when making policies to solve global warming; the practicality and morality of the policies.…
The world around us is forever changing. Things don’t ever quite stay the same do they? Over the year there have been changes in politics, traditions, and even television. The list could go on and on. With that being said, there is one element of the world where change could drastically impact our futures and that of our loved ones. Our surrounding Environment is becoming more complicated and fragile on a yearly basis. Studies by scientist all over the world show that are world could be destroyed if we all don’t do our part to keep it clean and save energy. Decreasing fuels and recycling has to be done to limit the effects of climate change. The effects from not taking care of our surroundings is can be disastrous! No where has this been more apparent then in the state of California.…
Peter Singer suggests that this dilemma “forces us to think differently about our ethics”. World leaders of the past viewed our resources as immeasurable and the concept of running out of natural resources and polluting our environment did not help shape public opinion. Recent years have shown man's ignorance and the irreparable damage it can cause. CFC's have depleted the ozone layer, even leaving holes in some areas, and devastate many more lives with skin cancer. The shocking revelation of our dwindling supply of fossil fuels combined with skyrocketing prices supports innovating new ideas for energy. Scientists further expand this argument by evidence that industrialized nations that burn fossil fuels are the leading contributers to the exponential climate shift.. Today's technology links people from all walks of life together in ways never imagined. One must accept the view that we are all in this together in order to solve the problem of global warming.…
The book addresses the issue of global warming, and illustrates how perspectives about the environment have changed throughout time. In the past, natural resources were regarded as materials to be exploited by humans for development. However, nowadays people realize that the supply of natural resources is limited and their reckless use jeopardizes the planet. As a result of this newfound understanding, people can now actively prevent the upcoming environmental crisis, which is essential for the survival of the Earth and humankind. The Weather Makers emphasizes how new ideas are the key to overcoming…
Challenges we face today in the 21st century are youths not preparing for a productive adult hood. Many youth don't make it in life because they don't have a post – secondary education. Obama had a speech saying “tonight I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training” because nowadays most job required a post – secondary education. Jobs are getting advance and the need for skilled professional are in demand but young adults don't fulfilled the expectation. United State education system is falling behind, youth aren't finding employment. No one wants to hire someone who isn't ready for the task. Post – secondary education is you're ID to get hired in any field you choose to be. All the reports, all the reasons we still have failed to take action. Getting a post – secondary education should be a primary task. In the workforce today it’s important to have a higher education because if you don't you won't have a chance against the person next to you. By having a little more higher education then the next person can earn you more money and live a better lifestyle. If money concerns you, then you need a post-secondary education because future jobs required post- secondary education. The demand for higher education is continuing to increase. Even if jobs are available they are filled by people with post- secondary education. Even blue collar field type of jobs required some post-secondary education. Employers complain that youth are not prepared because they don’t have communication skills, critical thinking, and not being professional. It is important to have both hard and soft skills. Since the labor market is so tough it’s hard to complete without a post – secondary education. Since teens are unable to find jobs they are getting into trouble with the law and most of them are low incomes or minority. Right now the percent of working young adults are at its lowest point. Where ever you go education will always play an…