Global Warming Rationale

                I start my paper introducing Global Warming as a crisis affecting everyone. I bring attention to the facts that not much is being done, and many have no idea how much damage is being done. This section is important because it expresses the significance of a topic which many people don’t think about. Unfortunately, the solutions are far outweighed by the issues and there are more effects of Global Warming being discovered all the time. I say scientists are in agreement, there is really no scientific reason for opposition to the theory of Global Warming, and yet there still is opposition. Then I say something terrible is going to happen to really try to get people to care. It’s true something bad is going to happen it’s just a matter of when. I next talk about the various topics I will cover based on the studies I have used for my research and leave my thesis at the end of the introduction paragraph.

            Next I discuss the changing wind patterns of the earth. I relate it to drought today in the US so that it will hit home. Explaining that the rise in ocean temperature is what has caused the wind patterns to change. I also show some studies on areas with increased precipitation. The predictions into the future include further more rapid increase in temperature. There is also a change from snow to more rain globally. Canada is one country as a whole which will experience this. There is also the matter of a lack of precipitation in India causing strain on their water supplies. I also describe last how Africa’s plant ecology is projected to change before everyone else’s by 10% in 2028. Affecting crops, people, and animals.

In my last section I talk about sea level rise and throw in a couple authors’ names and a short summarization of some of the findings in their studies. I reveal issues like displacement of people in low lying areas, and distribution of infrastructure and vital city buildings as well as residences near the ocean. All of these things that will be affected by sea level rise that people may not have thought about. There is also the concern for public and animals near water in the case of increasing frequency of hurricanes resulting from warmer oceans. I end by again reiterating that non-action could spell disaster.

            The green energy paragraph is a compilation of green technologies, carbon reduction strategies, resistance to green technology, and resistance of humans to change. Pros and cons of green technology investments are discussed. Most are cons because green technology is expensive except in the long term. I show an example of a study about offering cash relief to persons attempting to engage in green activities like biking or reducing carbon footprint. This offers a great alternative to simply asking people to pay more to live green. One study argued that the human brain is not evolved enough to worry about threats in the distant future. However, since there are many people who are concerned I believe this to be false. I also mention how this topic is generally divided in opinion based on political views. I offer a point which argues against global warming the fact that the earth is in a natural warming period, and disprove it saying the changes we have seen are too great to be attributed to this warming period alone. Then casually mention oil companies to end the topic. For even though it wasn’t a big topic for discussion I fell I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the oil companies impact on resistance to green technology.

            My conclusion is another call to action and to discussion. Similar to my introduction to really get the point across that Global Warming is scary and people should talk about it more and be concerned because it is very disconcerting. I also express my sentiments that the topic doesn’t have a clear solution at the moment. I’m really only trying to spur discussion and raise awareness about this subject. I end the outline asking readers not to be afraid to talk about Global Warming because at least talking about it is a step in the direction of making it a higher priority for the general public.