Global warming, while still in debate, is a social problem that threatens our future economy, environment, and lifestyle. Despite this, the United States government is doing remarkably little to help solve this problem.
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OUTLINE I. Introduction A. Islands sinking into the ocean, rainforests dying, glaciers melting, hurricanes, mudslides...etc. B. Global warming, while still in debate, is a current social problem that threatens our future economy, environment, and lifestyle. Despite this, the United States government is doing remarkably little to help solve the problem. II. Background Information A. The possible warming of Earth due to heat-trapping pollutants in its atmosphere. Recognized in late 1980's IPCC B. Greenhouse gasses are the main problem. Carbon dioxide Nitrous oxide Methane HFC's, PFC's, and SF6 III. Discussion A. Global warming has already had effects on the Earth that may be permanent. B. (Costs) Grim Predictions of the effects of global warming have been forecasted by scientists C. (Contributing Factors)The United States emits more greenhouse gasses than any other country. IV. Solutions A. Scientists have speculated many ways to decrease greenhouse gasses and slow global warming, but none of them have been actually used. IPCC suggestions- expensive Fuel cells-...

