Velocity C-E-R by Brendan Hallinan https://padlet.com/brendanh/olw8g9gplr8s with Antithetical Thought en-us 2016-10-05 11:37:23 UTC 2023-02-22 15:19:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Mr. Hallinan's C-E-R brendanh https://padlet.com/brendanh/olw8g9gplr8s/wish/128456695 Claim:  Climate Change is a real problem that requires the attention of the globe's citizens.   

Evidence:  Current global warming is of particular significance because most of it is very likely human-induced and proceeding at a rate that is unprecedented in the past 1,300 years. Earth-orbiting satellites and other technological advances have enabled scientists to see the big picture, collecting many different types of information about our planet and its climate on a global scale. This body of data, collected over many years, reveals the signals of a changing climate" (NASA).  "Global sea level rose about 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) in the last century. The rate in the last decade, however, is nearly double that of the last century" (NASA).
"As CO2 levels increase, the pace of warming accelerates. Satellite measurements confirm that less heat is escaping the atmosphere today than 40 years ago. Though other heat-trapping gases also play a role, CO2 is the primary contributor to global warming.
The climate has changed many times in the geologic past due to natural causes — including volcanic activity, changes in the sun’s intensity, fluctuations in Earth's orbit, and other factors — but none of these can account for the current rise in global temperatures" (ucsusa.org).

Reasoning:  The rise in temperature that has been recorded in recent decades, "Global warming has serious implications for our health, environment, and economy. Dangerous heat waves are increasing in severity and frequency. Sea level rise is accelerating. Extreme storms are on the rise in some areas. More severe droughts are occurring in others. Collectively, these effects pose a threat to the entire planet — including you, your community, and your family."

Antithetical Thought:  Climate change is a farce.  Temperatures have risen throughout history. 
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