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Lucas Lawrence Mrs. Bernard Honors American Literature 2/11/2017 Climate Change Persuasive Paper Since the Industrial Revolution, the sudden growth of human society has been accompanied by the production of large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that can trap heat in the Earth. Climate change is a real and occurring phenomenon and is caused primarily by human activity. Additionally, neglecting the issue could have severe repercussions on many ecosystems and environments across the world. Temperatures have risen over the past century. Specifically, temperatures have risen by 1.78 degrees Fahrenheit since the middle of the twentieth century, according to NASA. While only one degree may seem insignificant, only tiny changes in†¦show more content†¦One such impact is the acidification of Earth’s oceans, due to carbon dioxide being absorbed into them. A study published in the journal Nature concluded that oceans around the world could experience a drop in pH, becoming slightly acidic, within the next few decades, harming species with shells and thus any species that feeds on them, including many humans. Additionally, rising temperatures will likely lead to increased sea levels. This is because water will expand as it increases in temperature. According to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea levels have risen by 2.6 inches since 1993, and they continue to rise at an increasing rate. Additionally, sea levels have risen by about 8 i nches over the last century. Increased sea levels can lead to an increase in coastal flooding, damaging urban areas. In fact, a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science concluded that parts of many coastal cities such as Miami and Norfolk could be submerged in water within the next century at our current rate of carbon dioxide emission. Much of this begs the question, why do we continue to seek fossil fuels instead of devoting more resources towards finding cleaner, carbon-friendly energy sources? One argument against climate change is that carbon dioxide is not linked to increased global temperatures, and that carbon dioxide isShow MoreRelatedLangston Hughes Research Paper25309 Words   |  102 Pagesto avoid segregation and racial injustice in the United States. As the manager of an electric company and owner of a ranch and mines, Jim expressed contempt for black Americans who continued to submit to segregation and live in poverty. Langston Hughes, 1933 (Library of Congress) Langston was not ashamed of being a black American. He had already written poems celebrating his heritage. He felt connected to the oppressed brown people of the world and hated his father for mistreating his MexicanRead MoreDeveloping Management Skills404131 Words   |  1617 Pagesa methodology for helping you to develop management skills. A large number of management fads abound proclaiming a new way to be a leader, get rich, or both, but our intent is to rely on a proven methodology that has grounding in the scientific literature. We present what has been shown to be a superior process for improving management skills, and we base our claims on scholarly evidence. This Introduction concludes with a brief description of the organization of the rest of the book and the importanceRead MoreStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesThree Ethical Decision Criteria 187 †¢ Improving Creat ivity in Decision Making 188 Summary and Implications for Managers 190 S A S A S A L L L Self-Assessment Library What Are My Gender Role Perceptions? 166 glOBalization! Chinese Time, North American Time 171 Myth or Science? Creative Decision Making Is a Right-Brain Activity 181 Self-Assessment Library Am I A Deliberate Decision Maker? 183 An Ethical Choice Whose Ethical Standards to Follow? 185 Self-Assessment Library How Creative Am I? 190