Is Global Warming Human-Caused or a Natural Earth Cycle?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the causes of global warming, concluding that it is primarily driven by human activities that increase greenhouse gas emissions. Participants express concern over the effectiveness of current measures and highlight the importance of initiatives like COP15, despite some political resistance, such as the refusal of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to sign the agreement. Suggestions for mitigating global warming include simple actions like turning off lights when not in use and the potential for financial incentives, such as the $25 million challenge from Richard Branson.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on climate change
  • Familiarity with international climate agreements, specifically COP15
  • Knowledge of basic energy conservation techniques
  • Awareness of the role of political leadership in environmental policy
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the mechanisms of greenhouse gas accumulation in the atmosphere
  • Explore the outcomes and commitments made during COP15
  • Investigate energy conservation strategies to reduce personal carbon footprints
  • Examine the implications of financial incentives for climate action, such as Richard Branson's challenge
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for students, environmental activists, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the human impact on climate change and exploring actionable solutions to mitigate global warming.

Nichlas
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Hello.

We are 3 boys who writes about global warming for a school project, and we would like to hear your opinion about;
Whethever you think it is caused by the humans or whether it is just a phase in the Earth's cycle.
And who/what do you think, is the cause of global warming.
About what you might have heard of options for how to lower the temperature, or stop the global warming.
We surely like to hear your point of view and comments about global warming, and also like what you thought of COP15.

We go ahead with the project in 2 weeks, so have some time to think about it.

Best regards Frederik, Nichlas og Michael.
 
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I may as well provide the standard description.

Whether you think it is caused by humans or a phase in the Earth's cycle:
Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases, which gather in the Earth's atmosphere trapping heat. It is caused by humans.

Options to prevent it:
  • Wait for someone to claim the $25 million from Richard Branson
  • Do what everybody says, turn off your lights when you're not using them, etc... Things to prevent the situation from getting worse.

I agreed with the COP15, however, I was unhappy with the leader of my country Stephen Harper, who refused to sign it.
 

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