The Politics of Climate Change
You will present a comparative analysis of the political debate surrounding climate
change in two parts:
Part I: a graphic organizer in which you present and compare the sides of the
debate visually in a graphic of comprehensive but selected points of debate
Part II: a 3 pages author’s note in which you explain your selection of points in
the graphic organizer and how they illustrate the political issues surrounding
climate change—with ample support and citation from the source material you
used. Include a References page.
sources you might use
J. Manzi and P. Wehner, “Conservatives and Climate Change” pp. 101-113
R. Scruton, “How to Think Seriously about the Planet: A Case for Environmental
Conservatism,” pp. 114-118
How much does science knowledge influence people’s views on climate change and energy issues?
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inform yourself on this issue.
