Compare and contrast natural versus anthropogenic climate changes. Include at least two (2) specific examples of each.
Take a position as to whether or not global warming is taking place.
Provide three (3) lines of evidence to support your position.
Assess two (2) current mitigation strategies for global warming, such
as carbon sequestration, carbon taxing, clean coal technology, higher
fuel efficiency standards, and so on. Analyze the effectiveness of this
mitigation strategy, as well as its potential costs and policy
implications.
Speculate on the policy changes that you would propose to help
stabilize global climate and determine the business sectors or nations
that would be held to more strict standards if you were to implement
your proposed policies.
Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note:
Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Your report must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with
one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA
or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Apply concepts in physical sciences to evaluate current trends and issues in the modern world.
Describe the physical processes influencing climate and weather.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in physical sciences.
Write clearly and concisely about physical sciences using proper writing mechanics.