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Global Warming: Fact or Fiction
Victoria Rock
AIU Online
BUSN300-1202A-15

Abstract

This report will explore the topic of Global Warming in terms of fact or fiction surrounding the impact on the environment worldwide. The purpose of this report is to inform members of Congress about the two opposing viewpoints on this matter.

* I. Background of Global Warming A. Impetus for the subject 1. Arguments for the topic 2. Arguments against the topic II. Discussion A. Melting Glaciers B. Unpredictable Weather III. Conclusion

I. Background of Global Warming
One of the most debated topics on Earth is the issue of climate change or Global Warming. Global Warming fist became a concern in the 19th century when the industrialized revolution first began. Scientist believe that the increase use of fossil fuels and deforestation has caused greenhouse gases, which in turn has affected our climate temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a national climatic data center, and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) are central to answering some of the most pressing global change questions that remain unresolved. A New York Times reporter said, “Global warming has become perhaps the most complicated issue facing world leaders [ (Global Warming & Climate Change, 2012) ]” The Natural Resources Defense Council says, “Climate change is the single biggest environmental and humanitarian crisis of our time [ (Global Warming, 2012) ].” In short, are we spending too much time, energy, and resources is assuring ourselves that global warming in deed an issue or is it merely a natural occurrence of nature in which we have become more aware of due to our increase in knowledge? A. Impetus for the subject 1. Arguments for the topic
The NOAA has said that the