Is Global Warming a Threat?

by David M. Haugen (Editor), Susan Musser (Editor)

Overview

Conversations about the effects of global warming dominate our media and political discussions. This comprehensive anthology tackles the various issues surrounding this increasingly worrisome reality, offering readers a variety of perspectives. Debating essays include whether it is caused by human activity, and whether it is actually beneficial. Includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives; eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials, and many others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737736885
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	09/27/2007
Series:	At Issue Series: Disasters
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.23(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction     7
Global Warming Will Have Noticeable Local Impact   Roger Di Silvestro     11
Global Warming Is Media-Hyped Hysteria   James M. Inhofe     16
Global Warming May Not Be Caused by Human Activity   Robert Royal     29
Global Warming Will Be Beneficial   James S. Robbins     33
Global Warming Is Melting Polar Ice Masses$dNatural Resources Defense Council     39
Polar Ice Masses Are Not Melting   Patrick Michaels     43
Global Warming Is Contributing to Stronger Hurricanes   Mark Hertsgaard     47
There Is No Proven Link Between Global Warming and Hurricane Strength   Marlo Lewis Jr.   Iain Murray     52
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Must Be Rationed to Reduce Global Warming   Mark Lynas     59
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Not the Cause of Global Warming   Robert J. Cihak     66
The United States Should Ratify the Kyoto Protocol$dCitizens for Global Solutions     72
The United States Was Right to Reject the Kyoto Protocol   Nick Schulz     77
America Could Stop Global Warming if It Wanted To   Gregg Easterbrook     81
Organizations to Contact     87
Bibliography     93
Index     99

Editorial Reviews

Review: Is Global Warming a Threat? "Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion."—Booklist, March 2011

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