Environmental Regulations and Global Warming (Point/counterpoint) (Point/Counterpoint: Issues in Contemporary American Society)

Ruschmann, Paul

ISBN 10: 1604133325 ISBN 13: 9781604133325

Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

When the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize went to former Vice President Al Gore and an international scientific body that warned of serious consequences if Earth's temperatures continue to rise, the award underscored the international concern about the Earth's changing climate. Most scientists agree that global warming is a serious threat, and that human beings contribute to it by burning carbon-containing fuels such as oil and coal; and the international community has moved to limit carbon emissions. However, some scientists dispute the link between greenhouse gases and global warming. Many prominent Americans, including members of Congress, object to putting limits on carbon emissions, arguing that the evidence of warming is still uncertain and cutting emissions would cripple the economy while doing little to curb global warming. ""Environmental Regulations and Global Warming"" discusses the debate about whether and how our government should act to protect the Earth's climate.

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.,."well organized, clearly written, and include a rich array of bibliographic resources."

.,."well-organized, concise, and comprehensive arguments on both sides of several controversial issues...Recommended."

"A little over a hundred pages of material in each offers the perfect platform to fuel a classroom debate. All are highly recommended picks, offering lasting library lending value."

Edition details

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1604133325
• ISBN 13: 9781604133325
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 152