Environment Debate Topics

625 debate topics, all ages. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.

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1.
The world should adopt a vegan diet
For
woottt? U think thes is a GAME? hmmf u fulish runnign round this site, lookig 4 debate wen I AM B?EST WIN, i VERR SMORT my mom told me to belive in myseld and I verrY SERIOS. Animal not thet bad, u no like?? u hate doggy? My dog ded u munster
We stil kil anmal jus 4 funn sais the bibl
Against
stop joking with me
if you want an animal overpopulated world then go ahead get diesease
2.
The hunting of gray and harbor seals should be allowed
For
No problem here. ;) I agree with you fishermen are not the only predators in the wild, but it is common knowledge that U.S fishermen have laws against how much fishing they can do, and what we are doing is acceptable; we are limiting how many fish seals can eat by shooting off…
Okay then. since my opponent never responded I'll just restate my plan. Harm: Too many seals Too many seals are breeding in the wild, therefore eating all the fish, and if seals eat all the fish it impacts the fishing businesses which eventually impact our economy. Plan: Change…
Against
The seal hunting will go down the same road as oyster fishing. In Maryland, way back when, there was a surplus of oysters. Then, the industries came in, started fishing them, and now there are very few oysters at the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay. If shooting seals is legalized,…
Again, sooo sorry for the forfeit. :'(Fishermen aren't the only 'predators' in the wild. Humans cannot massacre everything that they deem is in their way. Period. The gray seal is a protected species under Annex ll and Annex V of the EC (European Community) habitat directive.…
3.
Climate change is a problem that must be addressed
For
Ok first off you have proven in other debates that you don't read between the lines that well. Plus you have taken attitudes towards me that are not to kindly either. So don't patronize me. She cited the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on the second or third…
Alright you asked for it. Now lets get started. I am going to make this as easy as possible for you. I am going to lay everything out in a clear-cut manner. I will tell you what is fact and what is speculation. First off we must address climate. Climate definition roughly means…
Against
Here is a link to a litany of links that talk about Co2 and the parts per million and the sensitivity of the earths climate to it. All of them put it in to context which your links do not do. And also state that people who use these figures to create a sense of urgency that…
First screw you and condescending snot nosed attitude towards me in defining climate, green house gasses and the green house effect. I don't have a problem with any of those definitions they are all naturally occurring things that enable the earth to have an atmosphere. Since…
4.
Wind energy is the best energy option now and in future
For
I can't respond to that because you didn't say anything......sorry. But I would like to say that this is a very nice website. It's set up very well.
Wind energy is the best available energy because it will never run out. All other energy's will either run out or are way to expensive to start up and keep running. Some other energy's are bad for the environment and will make the world a worse place than it is and will be with…
Against
Alright, that's the debate, then. Blahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblahblah
Sorry, I've been cruising around in the Caribbean for the past week. I thought I'd have internet, but I didn't. So this'll just have to become a 2-round debate. You're definitely right that coal and oil aren't going to serve us much longer. We're fast reaching the end of the…
5.
Governments should act to reduce global population
For
Well if we reduce the human population down to 144,000, you know what? That's right, overpopulation will be solved. That is right: Overpopulation will be solved if we have a mass genocide, killing off everyone that I believe to be inferior. Before we go, let me ask you one…
God never wanted us to have big families or overpopulate the world. Find me one verse where it says that big families are good; God never said that big families are good. Instead, they are sinful (or haram in Islam), beecause they pollute the environment and kill polar bears.…
Against
If we reduce the human population down to 144,000, overpopulation might be solved, but we'll have loads of guilt on our hands and we'll have murdered billions. We're not going to do that. There are more practical solutions to overpopulation. You hate all four equally.
I'm surprised you're tolerant of Islam. I might not be able to find a verse where God says that big families are good, but you can't find one where God says big families are bad. I don't think God would ever kill anybody based on their personality, and I don't think he cares…
6.
Antarctica and the Arctic should be opened to oil mining
For
1. Jesus will protect us. There's no need for green BS as the world has ways of fixing itself 2. Green is all bs. Its all a plot to control as proven by behind the green mask. 3. Oil and Antarctica have whats been called as a Post byproduct adaption. A post byproduct adaption…
Against
Why we should be concerned about Arctic off-shore drilling: No technology exists that would allow oil companies to recover significant amounts of oil from the ocean after a spill, especially in rough, cold seas. Due to the frigid climate and the sensitivity of Arctic…
Okay, the first thing on your debate was that Jesus will protect us, by saying this are you trying to imply that lets say a boy has his exams tomorrow, and he did not study anything, but he is a good religious boy , so according to your principal; it would mean that Jesus will…
7.
Developing countries should prioritize environmental protection over resource extraction
For
Value- Morality Criterion- Kant's Categorical Imperative Theory Contention 1- Governments have moral obligation to their people Developing countries do not know always where to start putting their money and time into, this is why the United Nations made eight primary goals that…
Although a short one, thanks for the debate.
Against
Extend my arguments. As the only one with unrebutted offense, I ask you to vote Con. Thank you!
Extend my arguments.
8.
Grazing cattle is seriously harming the environment
For
http://beef.unl.edu... - (relink) I would be more than happy to evidence and elaborate on my statements. http://www.news.cornell.edu... http://www.cowspiracy.com... "livestock"s contribution to environmental problems is on a massive scale" United Nations An organisation such as…
Whist I acknowledge all of the points you have made. In particularly the quote from wbur.org, let us not confuse the issue. I do not support veganism for the population, I believe meat is an important part of our diet, as it has been for as long as we have known. The…
Against
"I do indeed suggest that certain methods of cattle production are more eco-friendly than their counterparts. I propose that sustainable production can be achieved through pastoral production in oppose to industrial." Pro This seems to contradict the topic. It seems you are…
First link of yours didn't work. "I would end this by asking is it sustainable or moral that we grow more grain and sanitise more water for cattle than we do for ourselves. (humans)" Pro While the above may be true, would you mind proving an outside link? "The modern methods…
9.
Preserving the Earth and ozone layer is unnecessary
For
I think that here is no need to help preserve the Earth or the Ozone Layer. I appreciate the opponent's opinion and point of view. I'm not trying to prove anything, but gather an opinion, in a critical and free-thinking way. I only ask for good sportsmanship and a happy debate.…
I am at least participating.
Against
I both agree, and disagree with your argument. This will become evident as the debate progresses. For this first round, I would simply like to clarify one point. I am not worried about hurting the earth for the earth's sake. What I worry about, and you should as well, is what…
10.
The federal government should mandate zero-emission new vehicles by 2040
For
Thank you voters, and thank you to my oponent for this debate.
I would first like to point out that my opponents arguments are invalid as they only attacked the term "mandate". The government mandating this resolution will help the environment, seeing as alternative fuel powered vehicles are proven to help the environment due to the fact…
Against
With our pending energy crisis, the American people are asking for the best possible solution. The people have come to see the government as the very institution that will save them from this impending doom. We must look past this myth and realize how ineffective the government…
First I would like to post my opponents points he has placed in the second round. First point: "His argument just seems like a conspiracy theory. " I have given a reliable source. And if that's not enough for you, I would like you to read this article. .…
11.
Renewable energy is the best solution to global energy needs
For
This topic of debate is crucially important. Especially today when we are reaching the point of when we need to permanently make this decision and it"s important that you have the facts. Before I begin my conclusion I"m going make rebuttals to cons arguments because there are…
Apart from large scale energy production, conventional sources are far less viable for small scale use than renewable energy. Burning oil or coal at a household level would not be efficient do to transporting resources to all the houses needed and the number of machines and…
Against
Environmental effects of non-renewable sources I do not contend against the fact that coal and oil have contributed to global warming and cause pollution, as it is true. However, I do contend that nuclear energy is not as harmful as Pro has claimed, and that so-called…
By 'best solution', I presume that you argue that it can provide the energy non-renewable sources currently provide, without the negative environmental effects or the fear of it running out. I support the use of renewable energy where possible, but believe that it is currently…
12.
The world would be better off with a smaller population
For
Your previous pre-argument comments are unneccesary to this debate, and I therefore banish their possibility to be used as arguements. Carrying on, As for argument #1: You say that if there are less people, there wouldn't be as many people to make/harvest the foods. I simply…
Hello im_always_right. First I would like to say that Confucius is sometimes wrong. Second, Kix are not good for hamster's health. Third, no one else will know what we(I) am talking about because it nuna their business. Fourth and of the least importance: The world would indeed…
Against
I am sorry my opponent had to forfeit, extend all arguments.
I will win because Im_always_right. The votes may seem to say padfo0t wins, but really I am right. The world would be better off if per capida the population was informed of the issues at hand, like how Kix is bad for a hamster's health. It would also help if the people used…
13.
Criticizing Japanese whaling and dolphin hunting is hypocritical
For
Before I start I would like to clarify what I meant by "we", for this debate I will define "we" as "western culture". (If you want another definition we can change it) 1. Around 13,000 dolphins are killed in japan every year (this does come from .…
"That is enitrely a personal opinion. From the judgements of the conditions and the habitat dolphins are in compared to other animals is less moral. Since the definition of morality can differ from person to person, judging solely on the conditions, dolphins are killed in a…
Against
Thank you for your timely post of your arguments. Dolphins are corralled into a small cove and trapped overnight by nets. At sunrise, they are stabbed by harpoons, fish hooks, and knives.[1] "Taking issue with the Japanese hunting of dolphins is essentially giving more moral…
), are not hypocrites to criticize the Japanese people for their hunting of dolphins. I look forward to debating with you.
14.
Hydrogen will be a cost-effective fuel source
For
Looks like I'll have to try again. Do me a favor don't respond to my debates. You are a very tiresome person I forfeit this debate to. I want to debate the viability of hydrogen. My opponent already new that and still persists in debating language samantics. Is there a way I…
It is a fact that Hydrogen will not be a cost effective alternative to gasoline to power cars and trucks for at least 50 to 100 years. Politicians like Arnold Swartchenegger are wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on something that is a complete boondoggle and a waste of time.…
Against
I will now respond to my opponents arguments. "Looks like I'll have to try again." My opponent does not explain what he will have to try again. "Do me a favor don't respond to my debates." I can respond to whichever debates I like. If you don't like my arguments, word the…
I negate the topic of debate presented by my opponent. I will now explain how the wording of the resolution makes it impossible to vote pro. Before I start, I would like to define a word which I fell is very important to this debate. Merriam Webster dictionary defines lie as…
15.
Electric vehicle drivers care more about the environment than conventional car drivers
For
"No, that simply shows that they have more money to spend on such a purchase. Not everyone has the same luxury (or income)." What you're failing to realize is that there aren't just two types of incomes: rich and poor. First off, whether someone is EXTREMELY "rich" or…
Although your point is understandable, it's simply not true. First off, I'd like to point out that people who drive electric cars care about Earth and the planet's welfare an extremely large amount. If someone is willing to give that large of an investment into an issue such as…
Against
< > No, that simply shows that they have more money to spend on such a purchase. Not everyone has the same luxury (or income). < > Many believe that it is more important to take care of their families and have to commute long distances in order to provide food and shelter for…
I've heard some say that people who drive electric vehicles, care about the Earth more than people that drive non-hybrid cars that grossly pollute our planet. I disagree. I think many of these people care just as much, if not more, but cannot afford to purchase an expensive…
16.
A cap-and-trade system is preferable to a carbon tax for reducing emissions
For
A Cap and Trade system is fairer to producers
Cap and Trade is Better at reducing carbon emissions than a carbon tax.
Against
Carbon Taxes Are More Progressive both Politically and Economically than Cap and Trade
Cap and Trade will Harm Energy Consumers
17.
Global warming is primarily caused by human activity
For
Sorry be i'm really considering conceding due to small Time frame i have to do this,but i'll give it a shot. C1: CO2 emissions Wolrdwide Co2 have increased 26% from 1990 to 2005,that a extra 10,000! tons of Co2, "In 2008, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,957 million…
This debate is about Global warming existence,16kadams is arguing that global warming doesn't Exist and I to prove its Existence.Here are some parameters.1.The bird is the Word.2.All sources must be posted.3.No theories,ONLY FACTS.4.Circular logic may be used.5.The opponent…
Against
I win :(
I think a con vote is now just
18.
Nations should prioritize adapting to climate change over preventing it
For
Well this was kind of fun.
Please don't forfeit. I spent some time on this. I beg you Mark234532123456787654. Man up and fight. Cheers.
Against
No one is denying that climate change is upon us. The present effects of global warming and other forms of climate change are well documented. As we see it, the people of the world have two choices: --shore up our defenses against the worst effects of climate change and hope…
19.
The developed world should fund African climate adaptation
For
Africa will be among the hardest hit
The developed world has the responsibility to help others
Against
There are other more urgent things to be spending money on
Responsibility is not the developed world's alone
20.
Households should pay directly for the waste they produce
For
Everyone should have easy access to recycling, it is a big priority in the modern world for people to recycle. Diapers and junk foods can be dealt with in many different ways like re-useable diapers that can be washed. There is currently not a way to easily dispose of waste…
obviously we should have to pay for our waste to be dealt with. i know it seems harsh but at the moment when we put out rubbish we do not completely think about where it is going. by paying for our waste to be landfilled we are encouraged to recycle more. i'm not saying we…
Against
I agree, everyone should have access to recycling, however there are many places that do not, far more than do in my honest opinion. Places like small towns/cities as well as many suburban areas and any place with low population. If you really do live in big cities and such…
The problem is not with people throwing away an over-abundant amount of trash, but rather the inefficient way that trash is exposed of afterward. If you really think that putting everyone's trash onto a a specific piece of land is healthy for the environment in any way…
21.
Preserving urban green space matters more than city expansion for economic progress
For
Hmm... Very well said.. Green spaces are the primary need of the people because they are the only one on whom our whole life depends... Let it be oxygen, wood, timber, medicines,fruits, vegetables, maintaining water cycle and many more. We are already under the threat of global…
I just posted the benefits of green spaces.... I never mentioned it as my own words..... And wherever you will look , you will find the same thing....
Against
Open green spaces aren't better because everything mentioned above can be manufactured in the cities. We have oxygen tanks, grow trees in cities, have lumber yards, grow fruits and vegetables in city neighborhood gardens, and have water treatment plants. As for my opponent's…
I appreciate my opponent admitting she plagiarized. Having said that, since she has yet to offer any argument of her own, I am still without anything to rebut. I am supposed to be debating her, not the author of that article. This is debate. org, not copy and paste. org. My…
22.
Geoengineering should be implemented to reduce global warming
For
"It is not the job of voters to decide what the "spirit of debate" is, nor should they discount certain classes of arguments (such as the philosophical) out-of-hand as long as the arguments either affirm or negate the resolution. " This is a bare assertion, and I've explained…
I'm not a big fan of these more philosophical arguments. I generally do mediocre in philosophy debates and misunderstand my opponent's arguments. I understand the reasoning for using them in a debate like this. It's easier than researching the pro's and con's of the subject and…
Against
I accept.
On Judging My opponent mistakes me – I have not set out to justify why tabula rasa voting is preferable to the alternatives. I have only pointed out that it is the way voting is done on this site, and no arguments made can change the fact that it is only appropriate to vote in…
23.
The US should expand offshore oil drilling
For
Offshore drilling can be coupled with efficiency policies
Offshore drilling is consistent with international norms
Against
US offshore drilling would hardly lower global oil prices
Oil companies should tap existing reserves before going offshore
24.
Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) should be blocked
For
Oil extraction from the Alaskan National Wildlife Reserve should be blocked on all fronts. The harmful effects caused from both drilling for oil and the subsequent burning of that oil does not outweigh the idea of becoming an energy independent America.
Sir, excuse me for a power outage in my neighborhood in Seattle. Secondly, debate the argument, not me personally...Now to the issue. In discussing the proposed closing of drilling in ANWR it is important to view the issue on a broad scale. To just look at the local Caribou…
Against
First off I would like for you to clarify the "harmful effects" which will be caused by the drilling and burning. Second, because I am sure that you will bring up global warming, I would like you, and the voters, to be aware, that for every 60 giggatones of CO2 produced by the…
First off, I am sorry to assume you were another of the quitters which we seem to encounter so often as this site grows, and for that, again I am sorry, and glad that you have power again. Secondly, although you have focused mainly on the economy, and future power supply, you…
25.
Hunting should be banned
For
Thanks, Pro, and good luck to you! ~~~~~ PRO: We kill for the anticipation and challenge of the hunt. . . They're happy that they succeeded in the hunt and that they overcame the challenges of nature. RE: Killing for whatever reason is still killing! My opponent seems to think…
I contend that hunting for sport should be illegal. Humans are an an omnivorous species and as such we raise and keep "slaughter houses" where animals are kept and killed for the purpose of food consumption. While some morally object to this practice, most of us don't worry…
Against
<< However, hunters don't kill for the purpose of nourishing humanity or even for the traditional enjoyment of food consumption that has been culturally sustained throughout the globe for ages. Instead, hunters kill purely for their own enjoyment or "sport. ">> Hunters kill for…
This debate is over whether or not modern hunting (hunting with rules and regulations) in the U.S. shold be forbidden. First of all I would like to set out a few definitions: Hunting- the act of a person, animal, or thing that hunts. (http://dictionary.reference.com......)…
26.
Concentrated solar power should be expanded as a major energy source
For
Got districts coming up. Fun stuff.
Unable to finish. Hope to debate again though, my apologies.
Against
No worries
Inherency- Your inherency screws over the entirety of your advantages. Your cards prove that CSP can be used now, just not on government lands. Your only advantage is the economy whos entire link, internal link, impact stories begin with the economist 08 card that says, "The…
27.
Marine life should be kept in aquariums
For
but remember that humans kills most of the marine life in dams, rivers, seas. in the sea human catch fish and kill other marine life for other reasons. Where as it cant be killed by humans in the aquarium. in the rivers and the dams same thing happens accept slightly more…
yes they should because it is more safe for i from getting eaten up
Against
Not all of that is true. How often does an oil spill happen. I think that animals are happier in the ocean then in the aquarium. But humans eat fish, Its just a way of life. I know that you think its not good to eat the fish, (i cant stand to eat fish) but some other people…
No it is far from safe. They need the wide open space and not to feel cramped in a glass box. Sure its cool to look at but how do you think the animals feel. The Animals get eaten but thats why their are so many of them. The animals getting eaten is not a big deal. How many…
28.
Governments should take global warming more seriously
For
This is my first debate, so i hope i can do well Since the Industrial Age, humans have been releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and after a century the effects have become significant. There are about 1 billion cars in the world, each releasing greenhouse gases. Yet…
Against
Depending on how much effort my opponent might want to put into defending his proposition the debate may end up being extended, and surely the subject matter is quite a complex one certainly requiring at least four debate rounds and 10,000 words in my opinion. I'll try to sum…
This is why I have a deep distrust of first-comers
29.
Motorboats should be banned
For
I admit that my opponent has supplied very good reasons. Although, these reasons are in my favor. 1. Con said that motor boats ARE bad for the enviroment, which is not in any way good for his sake. He is agreeing with me even if he did not like how I said it. He also said that…
First, motor-boats should be banned because they are horrible for the environment. They pollute the water and infect the fish. Think about it, if you eat fish as a meal often (like me) do you really want oils in it? This would be disgusting and horrible for your health. Also,…
Against
First off, I note that my opponent has completely dropped the economic argument at this point. Secondly, I'd like to point out that the main reason motorboats are better than sailboats is not speed, but durability, it will break in the oceans such as the pacific due to heavy…
1."First, motor-boats should be banned because they are horrible for the environment. They pollute the water and infect the fish. Think about it, if you eat fish as a meal often (like me) do you really want oils in it? This would be disgusting and horrible for your health."…
30.
California should build more desalination plants
For
For a year and a half! I live in Northern California, and we have currently been using the Sacramento River. We have been in a drought for about two months and people were having problems. A year and a half! And you may be right about the drinking hairy man water, but the…
And my answer is this; do boats need 35,979 feet of water to move. I will go back to your recent idea of water treatment plants. It is a good idea. Except with that method you may end up drinking the same water that a hairy man bathed in. Think about it. Would you want to drink…
Against
I cannot find any way to try to explain my points any more plainly. What I keep noticing is that you are basing your arguments on "what-ifs". what if you're wrong? What if you're right? We do not know, but we do know what has happened in the past, and that should help us to…
The state of Texas got their water from the lakes and rivers flowing throughout the state. Also, like it or not, you probably already have drank water a big hairy man bathed in. Water is a nonexhaustable resource, meaning we reuse it because we cannot create new water, so if we…
31.
Zoos do more good than harm
For
I would like to start by refuting all of Rockylightning's points, and thank him for making this debate possible. It has been nice debating you. 1) Getting money to help the animals is helping. Keeping them in a reserve with absolutely no resources, however, is not. As I have…
Firstly, I would like to say that I find it VERY inapporpriate that my opponent is referring to me as "it" and constantly saying "pwned noob," as stated at the end of his second refutation in his introduction. This is unprofessional and completely unneccesary. Now, to refute…
Against
First, I would like to say that she wanted to be called "IT" to conceal gender, oops... and saying owned noob does not have to do with this at all, it's an inside joke! In a refutation my opponent stated that I contradicted myself, do not see how this is true because my points…
To refute my opponent's points: 1) It said that it educates children: I can refute that with that it teaches animals that it is ok to imprison them, for example a child will see all these beautiful animals in the zoo imprisoned then go into his backyard and see a beatle and…
32.
Governments should relax environmental rules to promote growth
For
Con has done an incredible job of convincing me that the Government shouldn't relax health norms.
Con has still somehow convinced me without any arguments.
Against
Environmental considerations limit the growth to some extent, but is it justifiable to relax those norms to push the growth ? As con i will oppose this idea while the one who feels other way may take the role of pro. Good Luck!
33.
Selective logging is not sustainable
For
My opponent's account is no longer active. It seems that I have to go through the rest of the rounds, then.
Firstly, let me post the 'Our Common Future' definition of 'sustainable' lest my opponent should have any difficulty finding it. 'Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own…
Against
I accept the definitions brought forth by the Proposition, however I would like to point out that the definition of "Sustainable" can be interpreted differently by different people. For the purposes of this debate, I will act under the assumption that "Sustainable" means the…
34.
Population growth needs to be controlled
For
Although my opponent forfeited the previous round I will summarise my points in this closing statement. Space on this planet is limited as are resources. As the population grows we need more resources to survive in the way to which we are accustomed, as more nations become…
Oh people are dying every day, but the birth rate outweighs the death rate, so yes the population may not be growing as quickly as it could if no one died, but it is indeed growing. People are getting weaker in their immunity and in their natural genetic defences because of the…
Against
The world runs on a cycle. A cycle that God did create, if I might add. A cycle that "produces after its own kind." We are not overpopulating the earth. Just because doctors and scientists have come up with shots and vaccines doesn't mean that people aren't dying everyday.…
35.
Humans are cutting down too many trees
For
trees give us oxgin. we need to breth
yes but we need trees for oxygen and protect us from posan . the only reason there are homeless people is there are to much pepole so the trees get cut down stop deforestation
Against
apparently you decided to ignore my spelling suggestion. Future reference put a reasonable response time for the debate(reason why the round was forfeited). There are many trees still here, and trees can be replanted and grown again. We are not in a dire state to where people…
For starters if you could check you spelling before posting your second round argument. Also we definitely need more houses with all the homeless people who have none.
36.
Governments should urgently act to address climate change
For
Climate change is real.
Have you got any other arguments, or have you only got your silly theory?
Against
Accept.
Extend. World is not real. Nothing is real. We are simulations, including climate change.Bless.
37.
Ocean life should be kept in aquariums
For
because its safer and better
Against
Extending
OK, so I will be taking the stance of "con" in this debate. I would like to declare first that I don't have anything to rebut here, so I will just proceed with my argument. Mnnn...Sexy fish Lets be serious, honestly... 1. Adapt or fallOcean life should not be kept in aquariums…
38.
Planting excess trees is good practice
For
Rebuttal to sources:Going over the sources you cited:The first is an anti-carbon sinking site. The idea of carbon sinking is that you store the CO2 in some medium, such as trees. The website argues against this practice and using trees with that practice. I never talked about…
To fully understand you stance, you want the number of trees to stay at a relative stable level and for us not to plant more than we use. The largest factor in deforestation is slash and burn farming. Areas affected by this need excessive reforestation to deal with the massive…
Against
Well, for the Second Round, I start with a new point.First of all, I would like to make some clarifications.* The Actual Point of Argument : I never said that "the number of trees should be made to stay at a relative stable level and for us not to plant more than we use." I…
Dear readers, Today I stand against the topic "Planting Excess Trees Is A Good Practice". Planting Trees is a very good practice, indeed. In this world where the numbers of trees are going down rapidly, trees must be planted in greater numbers. However, anything in excess is…
39.
The sun is the main cause of recent global warming
For
Good luck, I completely disagree with you. The sun does not cause global warming, even though it is a part of it. Global warming happens because of pollution. One kind of pollution is electrical pollution. Electricity causes pollution in many ways, some worse than others. In…
I give up for this debate :) Seems like both of us have very similiar ways of thinking.
Against
My opponent argued my side, I said in round one that the sun is not the main cause of warming, and that my opponent (you) argue that the sun is the main part of global warming. My opponent argues my side, so I guess we can both evils advocate :)"I argue the sun is not the main…
No semantics or trolling, this is to be a honest debate with serious attitudes. I would usually argue pro, but I am devils advocating. I argue the sun is not the main reason for current climate change, my opponent argues the sun is the main reason for current climate change.…
40.
Humanity would be better off if everyone became vegetarian
For
"I agree that the population is growing, but eating meat would adapt if the population got " Too " big for the current food market" Yes, the market will adapt as the population increases, but there's only so much a market can adapt before it starts to run out of raw material.…
I accept that eating meat may have been a necessary part of our evolution as a species, but I think that as time passes we will have to stop eating meat. It is far more efficient to use land to grow plants to eat, rather than growing plants to feed to animals who then go to…
Against
Space is already such a big issue in food production, that meat production accounts for 70% of all Amazon deforestation." Yes meat production takes up a lot of space, but so would plant crop. To form a complete diet you would need to eat ( besides nutritional supplements ) a…
I agree that the population is growing, but eating meat would adapt if the population got " Too " big for the current food market. We would do what humans do whenever they can't make enough of a product for the demand. Improve the different aspects in that products life cycle…
41.
Global warming would be net beneficial for humanity
For
I will be arguing that Global warming cannot be good or bad, because it is merely fake. Global warming is a hoax. 1. Sunspot activity is in a cycle in which it reduces warming radiation from the sun. Have you looked at your own outside thermometer? Record lows and snow storms…
My dear audience, I am sorry for the dis-appointment this debate may have brought. I did in fact, attempt to debate someone hoping intellectual arguments would be made concerning global warming. I have indeed answered all of my opponents points, while he, infact, has touched…
Against
WHAT????? did you read the resolution?????? i did not make this for you to talk about fake things!!! i made this to have a real debate on the TOPIC!!!!
Global warming, the act of putting unnatural heat into the atmosphere, is harmful to the world. According to McClure and Stiffler in 2007, Warming is in fact real and the leading climate scientists are agreeing that warming needs to be stopped. "The world's leading climate…
42.
We should abandon nuclear power
For
Haha No problem. Yes but you would be screwed either way. If you have a nuke flying at you your dead. Also The premise of the debate relies on the human race abandoning their nuclear weapons if a country holds onto their nuclear weapons then they have not abandoned them and…
I am sorry for not answering you question directly. I shall attempt to now I think our definitions of ""we"" differ you define ""we"" as the population of the USA, however I live in the UK so the word ""we"" in your context will not affect me. In the context I am using the word…
Against
This will be challenging I agree with you but I will challenge myself.In the event nukes are coming at us what do we do?Other countries could have nukes that we dont know about and well be disarmed and they will have power over us?And last what would you do if they asked you to…
If an enemy kept some nukes secret then we would be screwed.And I love the UK thanks for Dr.Who?
43.
It is too late to prevent global climate change
For
Failure to reach global accord
450 PPM
Against
Earth's Resiliency
New Technology
44.
More must be done to stop global warming
For
To start you stated that sea levels aren't rising, but then what happened in 1960 to cause the sea levels to decrease their rise and you state that from 1970 and on their has been no change at all to the sea level, I find this hard to believe. Your source for your graph doesn't…
Global warming isn't climate change it is the gasses trapped in the atmosphere and it could be possible that the climate could lower because of small differences in Earths orbit. Even if we have another ice age it will still be slightly warmer because of the gasses trapped in…
Against
Contention 1: Sea Level The graph above is raw satellite image data of the sea level rise over an 8 year period showing that there is little to no change in the Sea Levels rising. (http://joannenova.com.au...) The sea level rises, on average, about 3 inches per century and it…
Sea Levels My opponent claims that the sea level is rising, but the real fact is that it is not. (http://scienceandpublicpolicy.org...)From the period of 2007 to 2008, the Artic Ice sheets grew by 30%. (http://ginacobb.typepad.com...) HurricanesMy opponent is claiming that…
45.
Humans are not facing a threat of overpopulation
For
Rebuttals. "Topic 1: Climate Change" This argument is irrelevant, as it still fails to prove whether overpopulation is the cause of Climate change. "Topic 2: Pollution and Consumption" "However, a lot of the countries encompassing Europe is attempting to help out 3rd world…
My arguments extend. If Pro is present for in round 3 then i request him to do his rebuttals alongside his opening argument in order to make up for this round.
Against
I apologise, i am currently moving and have no time to conclude. I do appreciate the possibility to debate you and i hope we can do it another time when i am not buisy. Much respect. ~Kryptic
First of all, I would like to sincerely apologise for my lack of attendance thus far, I have been busy, to be honest, I was astonished to even complete this round. I have 4 main points to share and will also add my rebuttal and summary. Opening. THBT humans are not experiencing…
46.
Zoos do more harm than good
For
Although my opponent refuted some of my points(which were minor, she failed to refute others such as: although the animals are being put in zoos for educational purposes,this is not an effective system to do so, that there are better options than zoos,and more So now I'm going…
I'd like to refute my opponent's points First off, my opponent stated that animals are taken into zoos because they're endangered- Even if these zoos DID help the animals, imagine what would happen when they got put back into the wild? They probably wouldn't be used to the…
Against
I will go straight to refuting most of my opponent's case: //Me, my friends, and my family // Proper grammar, please? Like the note says, 'it is important to check your grammar and spelling...' Although this is not the main idea of the debate, I would like readers to note this…
//This makes the help from zoos completely pointless, because the animals will most likely die in the end anyways// This statement from my opponent is clearly a shame. Like I stated earlier, zoos exist to protect the animals and make sure they don't die, in the wild or not.…
47.
Horses in the Danube Delta should be saved
For
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Masacrarea cailor din Delta Dunarii nu este o solutie pentru a rezolv situatia de acolo. Personal, sunt de parere ca exista si alte solutii, una dinre acestea fiind relocarea lor catre alte zone.
Against
My opponent seems to have forfeited this round and have closed his account. Arguments extended.
Unfortunately my opponent has replied to my argument with a very rude Mandarin sentence which translates to "you're stupid" in Google. Since he has not posted any viable rebuttals for now, please extend my arguments.谢谢. 投票阿康！
48.
Governments should prioritize renewable energy
For
It is good for the environment because it doesn't release extra greenhouse gas into the atmosphere and damage it. Also, it repays what you payed for it overtime because you don't have to keep going and buying oil and coal.
I will take that you will not respond as a victory?
Against
Burning coal is much cheaper than renewable options so that is why there is no incentive for a complete change.
Nope, just trying to pass my university exams! Some points why using renewable sources of energy is not preferred: Every set of energy has its own drawbacks once introduced to the ecology. Some of these limitations include: 1) Difficult to produce the energy quantity that is…
49.
Economic growth at the expense of the environment is devastating
For
It is obvious that develeopment and environment should go hand in hand .
My dear , Frankly speaking I was taken aback at your statement , "Sacrificing nature now will benefit humanity now and for the centuries to come " . So indirectly you mean ,Environment can risked for human's 'greed' . Mahatama Gandhi once said , " There is enough for everyone's…
Against
Hello sir/maam. I would like this to be my acceptance and opening statement for the issue of Economic Growth at the Cost of the Environment. The present world I must agree is growing at a very alarming rate with our population booming faster than even rabbits. We sacrifice our…
50.
Deep-water offshore oil drilling should be allowed in the United States
For
1) Environmental harm"The canals crisscross the coastal wetlands...and have contributed to coastal erosion."Offshore oil drilling isnt the only thing that causes pipelines to be build on the mainland, that happens no matter what type of oil drilling you do, whether it be…
"Bench, you have the floor."^ Theres probably a bench joke that can be made off of that, but once again im too lazy to think of it. Lets get on with the debate then: Reasons why allowing deep-water offshore oil drilling is in the best interest of the US1) The US depends on oil,…
Against
Thanks to Imabench! In this round, I will rebuild my case, rebut Pro's case, and close with some reasons vote Con. CON's CASEC1: Environmental HarmPro asserts that pipelines must be built regardless of whether its offshore or on-land drilling. Yet, pipelines winding their way…
Thanks, Bench! I'll make my case, then rebut Pro's.KEY TERMIf you are unaware of what offshore drilling is or what it entails, this offers a good explanation: http://science.howstuffworks.com... CON's CASEContention One: Environmental HarmIn the gulf, for example, one of the…

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