Environment Debate Topics for Kids — page 2
81 debate topics, kids. Debatable motions with arguments for and against. Open the arguments below, pick one at random, or present them full-screen.
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- 51.
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."…
- 52.
Zoos should be abolished
For
- Zoos even hurt the animal's reproduction. Being sold breaks bonds of the animals. If you are in a zoo there is a giant chance that they will be very little animals that are of the same kind. And you might not like the people they are sometimes forced to mate with. There are…
- Grading- My Challenger has giving me her opinion and one little fact. Please write more. Side note- I have already done this so I will post this fast. Argument- Space is not enough for most animals in fact the average space is 15 foot by 15. And living in there 24/7. How would…
Against
- Cons against zoos include the abuse of animal rights, interbreeding risks overpopulation, the capturing of exotic animals reduces the diversity of animals left in the wild and animals that escape endanger people as well as themselves.
- I love that animals are in zoos they make them safe to see
- 53.
Human-caused climate change is real and should be stopped
For
- I am surprised that such a novice at debate and at fact, yet you have such a large vocabulary. Your arguments seem to fly all over the place, I can only compare it to the videos on "illuminate confirmed" that to be funny try to find connections between pretty much everything…
- I hope you are joking, "I have seen many a great things, inspirational things, miracles even, BUT never have I seen evidence of an Ozone layer." The ozone layer is not a literal sheet/dome of ozone covering the entire planet it is just huge quantities of Ozone (O3) in the upper…
Against
- I said, "Cutting grass with non renewable resources was idiocy." So my opponent, lacking substance to support his own claim, Says "HA! look at this fool." and he wasted his entire round two debate, pointing out what I had already said. He then goes on to deny that animals that…
- "You do not understand that this is a debate on climate change and not evoultion." ... WHAT do you mean? You said I don't understand this debate is not about Evolution. Are you incoherent? Or just a twat? You go on to say, that it is FACTUAL and PROVEN and SCIENTIFIC to suggest…
- 54.
Efforts to eradicate chytrid fungus should be pursued
For
- Chytrid fungus can be transported from place to place in water or mud, including on wet or muddy footwear. You can prevent spreading it by making sure to clean your shoes well and let them dry thoroughly between visits to different places. This is also true for anything else…
Against
- Well, unfortunately my opponent never offered an argument of his own. With this in mind, I have nothing to refute. Fortunately for me, I am still able to make my own argument as to why we shouldn't eradicate the chytrid fungus Argument: Killing is immoral. We know this because…
- I have good news. I just checked the whereabouts of my opponent. According to the website, my opponent was online two days ago, so I no longer have to worry if he/she has been consumed by the chytrid fungus. Hopefully, he/she will rejoin the debate next round!
- 55.
Governments should do more to address worldwide pollution
For
- Pollution is killing the weak, yes I agree. But when the weak is gone what will the stronger things eat? What will the animals that eat those things eat? And so on and so forth. Polluted water and polluted air are causing poisinous plants, and killing animals in the area. So…
- I beleve that pollution is not just a problem in china, I beleve that it effects many more countrys and it is an ongoing problem. If you think otherwise come prove me wrong!
Against
- I wasn't aware that the world is full of cannibals. Anyway, to answer your question the strong eat the weak because those that were once strong will become the new weak until we become infinitely nearer to the perfect human being and kill off the weak fools such as myself for…
- 1) What is polution? Do you mean pollution?2) Pollution isn't an issue, it assists with natural selection[1] as the weaker die off faster. And since our world is currently overpopulating, killing off the weak is pretty useful.3) If pollution is an issue then it's only an issue…
- 56.
Zoos should be shut down
For
- zoos are interment camps...for those poor animals... they are sometimes forced to take meds...i cant stand that
Against
- Vote for me!
- Extend arguments...
- 57.
Zoos are necessary for animal conservation
For
- As my opponent forfeited the previous round, I am going to take the opportunity to discuss some issues with in situ conservation (where animals are conserved in the wild where they belong). To begin with, in situ conservation is the most advantageous form of conservation, as it…
- My opponent stated that "...a zoo's job is NOT to conserve wild species..." this is completely incorrect and defeats the point of a zoo. I would like to see a reference for this statement. I would also like to remind my opponent I am specifically looking at UK zoos. Answers: 1.…
Against
- Okay hello!! I'm Just going to jump right in to it, and I'll start by asking a few questions. 1.What scientific research is done at a zoo? 2.What species have been protected/saved through a zoo? 3.What is the point of a animal conservation center, if we have zoos? 4. Does the…
- 58.
Wind turbines are a good source of energy
For
- corny get real I refer wind eaters as in the human body the wind turbines turn the wind into energy. Now to sum up my arguments. Firstly they are useful and efficient for the world and secondly they are Eco friendly. Thank for listening and I hope I have convinced you that Wind…
- Firstly I assume you mean wind turbine and a whole lot of space. I would like to address three issues made in tsmit611's argument. A wind TURBINE may be tall but the width is about the size of a semi mature tree. As with no wind these giants are strategically placed where the…
Against
- So your saying I shouldn't say corny but your really making this a pun war must every thing be a joke to you if not be seriously but really no how ugly they really are as well a plane could see it from a mile away.
- I really don`t see how you will win as your jokes are corny as well as your argument because all your sources are from other websites there is no way figuring this out your self did you read my argument you also said giant wind eaters what are they eating our air. I guess the…
- 59.
Glass bottles should replace plastic bottles
For
- First, I think you don't know that price of bottled water is 1000 times more than tap water, and you can boil the tap water and pour it into glass cups. Second, aluminium cans are also a choice to replace plastic and many drinks are packed with aluminium cans. They are large…
- Plastic bottles are not hygiene enough. If the plastic bottles have a tiny gap, bacteria & viruses can hide in there and get into our body. Also,plastic is not biodegradable, but photodegradable. And in reality, most plastic does not ever disappear, but becomes long-lasting…
Against
- You can't say use aluminium, you have chosen to use glass to replace plastic bottles. Cans and bottles are nearly same. Plastic can be recycled and reused, glass once broken isn't reusable. Plastic is more durable than glass. Tap water needs to be boiled in certain areas to be…
- You will be the death of us all. If water was sold in plastic bottles, people would be forced to drink tap water and use other containers. You just can't produce enough glass to meet the demand. What's more, glass is extremely fragile and will break if I drop it, but plastic…
- 60.
Paper bags are better than plastic bags
For
- Four of the greatest tragedies in history involve paper and the burning of it. I still am annoyed when I consider the knowledge and information that was lost when the library in Alexandria Egypt burned down. Then let us recall the ancient mayans, who have supposedly predicted…
- The problem with Plastic is that it isn't eco-friendly. While we may one day be a largely plastic society, (we're headed there now: ie. Barbie, Michael Jackson) paper will continue to be used as it can be recycled. Poland Spring Water Bottles are a great way to carry water to…
Against
- Your instances of great tragedies involving paper,up to and including the final and most tragic incident (the lab report), serve only to strengthen the value of plastic. Had these volumes of data been stored on plastic slabs rather than paper in any form, they might very well…
- Paper is not without its ecological problems; ask any 5th grader where paper comes from and they would shout out "TREES!!!". While 5th graders are generally not a reliable source of information, studies show that paper does indeed come from trees and other plant matter. Now…
- 61.
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…
- 62.
Wind energy should be expanded
For
- Bet at resolved that David and Charles are gonna get pwned!
Against
- . http://www.youtube.com... . http://www.youtube.com... though wind energy systems like the ones in these videos are the future that we ought pursuer for economic reasons, logistics should not be equated with morality.
- By the way; whoever David and Charles is that my opponent has failed to specify they have nothing to do with weather or not and energy source can be morally good or bad or even if morality is more than just a made up system to keep you from doing things you want. They are…
- 63.
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…
- 64.
Shark fin trade should be banned worldwide to prevent extinction
For
- Sharks do not produce the quantity of young in order to replenish population deficiencies attributed to overfishing
- Eating shark fin soup actually damages human health.
Against
- The answer is more regulation and moderation
- Killing sharks in moderation through quotas would allow the shark fin soup trade to continue.
- 65.
Governments should invest in alternative energy sources
For
- There are many alternative sources of energy available, and I believe that those that are both renewable and non-toxic would help the environment best. Such sources are solar energy, hydropower, and wind energy. Alone, these kinds of power have seemed to be less-than-needed by…
- Along with the current economic situation, we are now facing a problem that is detrimental towards the environment and will eventually lead to mass pollution and as a result, poor air quality and drinking water quality.
Against
- After two dropped rounds, I have nothing further to add... I feel as if I should apologize to the readers and voters, since my opponent isn't going to do it. I, personally, wish my opponent wouldn't have started this debate and walked away... I'd have loved to see the clash!…
- With no arguments to combat, I guess I'll use this speech to basically recap all of my arguments and explaining why I feel I have won this round. I'd like to pull all my arguments through to the last round... For a summation of my arguments: On solar * Silicon (the material…
- 66.
Plastic grocery bags are superior to paper bags
For
- From my assessment, it appears as though Con is using their time to refute rather than build their own case. At least, as an overall review of the case submitted. Since Con has opted to make their case point for point, and in some instance a refute during Con's argument phase,…
- With appreciation to Con's terms regarding carrying ability, I can agree to exclude potential capacity. Being objective, if the argument is whether or not an object is too heavy for a bag, it is reasonable to forgo a paper or plastic bag, or simply use more bags (double bag,…
Against
- I must admit, that Pro debater has excellent presentation skills, sophisticated language and advanced skills to express his stands in a well-structured manner. Though I admire and respect his, I'd like to note, this doesn't necessarily mean his stand on the issue is correct.…
- 1) Durability sure is an advantage, but plastic bags often fail to hold leaking contents. The bag is thin and during its usage, it's likely to get pierced or sustain small tears, and the leaking content then leaks through the bag as well. Liquid won't ruin the bag (as it is…
- 67.
Humans should act to prevent species extinction
For
- Why shouldn't we help prevent it? Humans are the ones causeing all the pollutiona and habitat destruction that is making it difficult for species to adapt and reproduce.
Against
- It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? could you be mine? won't you be my neighbor? Thank you for attending this debate. See you tomorrow neighbor.
- Obviously my opponent has not responded, so my arguments stand. I really hope he decides to return because I don't really like winning by default.
- 68.
All snails should be slaughtered
For
- "There is no law or doctrine in existence that says humans have dominion over snails"Would you prefer it the other way? Anyway, there is. It says in the Bible that I have supreme power over snails. Where you may ask, well in Genesis. Look: "Let us make man in our image, in our…
- Snails who rebel against us can prove to a huge problem. According to the Geneva Convention, we are supposed to leave prisoners alone and respect them, etc. This is all a waste of time if you want to have a good day. Every single day snails invade and capture properties which…
Against
- Okay. Pro is basing his argument on the assumption that the bible is in authority over all humans and snails and that god exists. Not everyone believes in god or the bible. So to state that we should listen to your proposal based off of a questionable authority isnt going to…
- I will underline my opponents statements and prove why pro cannot meet his burden of proof.Snails who rebel against us can prove to a huge problem.there is no law or doctrine in existence that's states humans have dominion over snails. So with that being said why should they…
- 69.
Technology is a threat to the environment
For
- Technology is very much important for our life now.We use the output of science,technology in every sphere of our life to live better.But,on the other hand,technology is just distructive for our enviroment.
Against
- Please vote for me
- Please vote for me
- 70.
The Earth needs volunteers to address environmental problems
For
- Bismiallah ar rahman ar rahim The Earth is in a mess and needs volunteers. Meaning, if going green is really taken seriously, we need to volunteer ourselves to cut down on our consumption and materialism, meaning, cutting down on rushing to get the latest gadgets, the biggest…
Against
- Well since you have forfeited the last round you have given me an echo chamber and it hasn't really been much of a debate. I'll just build on what I have been saying before then. Since I've argued that the earth is not a mess, and within this "debate" I've done so successfully…
- Well since you have forfeited this round, I'll assume everything I said in the previous round is valid as it hasn't been countered. Since the earth is not a mess, we don't need volunteers to clean it up; it's already clean by the human standard. You can't clean up a non-mess. I…
- 71.
Glass bottles are better than aluminum cans
For
- I go with glass bottles. They can be easily melted after use and then shaped into different objects/materials. For instamce; instead of another glass bottle it can be made into a small vase oe.
Against
- Final extension.
- As per my previous statement, I extend my argument.
- 72.
Conservation efforts should be extended to all animal species
For
- Very well, who are we. When we logic and reason we are superior intellectual beings. For that reason we are dangerous. We over think the situations and create new conflicts that shouldn't have existed for example: Creating the politics that with the sucession of time becomes…
- We most of all should realize that earth was not meant to be ours but instead a turn of events made us be here. Every living being who habitat's earth is unique and special. We are not special in who we are but how we think. If we think with this so called reason we would…
Against
- This opponent never actually established a concrete argument.
- "When we logic and reason we are superior intellectual beings. For that reason we are dangerous.""Superiority" is arbitrary and is not the right word here. Also, I do not see how the ability of using logic and reason causes one to be dangerous, as opposed to one who cannot.…
- 73.
Snakes should become extinct
For
- A lot of countries don't have honey badgers, so that won't matter. Most people I've met hate snakes, and will always try to either shoo them away or even throw it if possible. Snakes are nothing to a lot of people, and should become extinct.
- Snakes are horrible, disgusting, ugly and vile looking creatures. I'm glad for anyone to hunt them and kill them. Hopefully they will become extinct too. They do nothing. What do they do? NOTHING! They eat and that's it, nothing more. The damn greedy things can extend their…
Against
- "A lot of countries don't have honey badgers, so [their extinction] won't matter." Many countries have snakes, so, by your logic, their extinction will matter. "Most people I've met hate snakes, and will always try to either shoo them away or even throw it if possible. Snakes…
- While snakes are disgusting, they certainly aren't the most disgusting, they keep down the population of the worst creature to ever roam the Earth... "The Common Egg-eater (Dasypeltis scabra) eats only birds' eggs." [1] Plus, the snake is the main source of food for the honey…
- 74.
Governments should do more to protect endangered species
For
- Hello Toxifrost, I look forward to a rewarding debate with you. As the first speaker in this debate, I would like to define the topic as: we should take more measures to preserve endangered species, e.g. the giant panda and the black rhino from being extinct. Moving on, my…
- This is a hard debate for the con side. If you decide to take up the challenge, leave a note as your first argument saying something like I'll participate in this debate or something and we'll start arguments on the second round.
Against
- Pro has forfeited.
- I extend my arguments to this round.
- 75.
Elephants should not be kept in zoos
For
- should they live in zoos or not. i think they should becuse they are dangorus
Against
- Safaris are better than zoos in most regards because a safari allows humans to view animals without any danger and it allows elephants and other animals to roam around in a very vast environment with little interference from humans.
- Second, elephants are animals like us that have a working nervous system. We do not know if they are experiencing consciousness, but they do experience basic necessities such as a requirement for other animals. Most zoos do not cater to this need.
- 76.
Keeping marine mammals in captivity should be banned
For
- Once upon a time in a land far far away....
- I would be more than happy to revisit this topic in a future debate. My trip will end in roughly three weeks. Perhaps then?
Against
- It is unfortunate this debate has to end.
- I would first like to clarify that SeaWorld is in fact apart of the AZA and is fully accredited according to the AZA website. . https://www.aza.org...
- 77.
Solar electric power should be expanded
For
- This is going to be broken into 3 parts. 1) The suggested solar power system and its initial costs 2) What one would have if one decided not to get solar and just invest the money and buy electricity from the grid 3) What one would have if one decided to invest in this solar…
- This is a challenge based off of discussion between Roy and myself. The complete resolution: Solar electric power can currently provide energy to the average American home owner at equal or lower cost than the current US grid rate. Solar electric power - Any power source…
Against
- Thanks to Ore_Ele (I believe he is from Krypton) for a superb topic. The reason it is such a good topic is that it is as close to an engineering topic as we are likely to ever see here on DDO, and engineering is more fun than anything else. Well, almost anything else. An…
- The DealSuppose you are an American homeowner living in a house worth $153,000. You now spend $1403 a year on electricity. Pro has a deal for you. Consider it carefully. First save up $90,283, then buy and install a rooftop solar electric power system for your home. The system…
- 78.
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…
- 79.
Piranhas and vultures should be euthanized
For
- fight me
- Piranhas and Vultures are very dangerous animals and has been human kinds natural enemy since the beginning of Earth. All though many animals of many different kinds attack us humans all the time, Piranhas and vultures seem to dangerous and useless to be able to live.…
Against
- Pro said that "Scientists should create a deadly chemical to release in the air that only kill vultures." and for piranhas "we should send bombs to only kill them." Not only is that an irrational action, it makes no sense. It would be very hard, if not impossible "to create a…
- People are not allowed to interfere with nature. That is a common Daoist belief but people in any religion would know that exterminating a whole race just for the sake of "them attacking us." My opponent stated that piranhas are useless, but they are part of the food chain and…
- 80.
The world is overpopulated
For
- There are over 7 billion people on the earth. This currently large population is due to proper nutrition and modern medicine. Such a large population requires a large amount of resource that are often limited like coal, oil, land, and sometime food. Humans are also very…
Against
- Ending this.
- Welcome to round two. For tonight's entertainment we have Luciano Pavarotti singing Stella. Enjoy ~ http://www.youtube.com...
- 81.
Endangered species should be preserved
For
- I would like to apologize if anything in my previous arguments came off as offensive. There is little that I would like to say at this point. I simply would like to pose the question as to what is the right thing to do? Should we let our animal friends die or help them out in…
- 4stfire argues that "it is not a perfect world". Well why cant it be? The only reason that our world is not perfect is because of 4stfire's own do-nothing attitude. Perhaps it would be a perfect world if, instead of being content to let things be, we as a society made conscious…
Against
- "What is the right thing to do?" That is what I have been arguing this entire time. Is it more right to let your child grow up in pampered isolation, or let him suffer a few cuts and bruises to better prepare himself for the outside world? We must look at the bigger picture.…
- My opponent makes a valid argument (albeit peppered with ad hominem evidence). I, as much as anyone, want to live in a perfect world, however, this vision is sadly childish. It is childish to assume possible that mankind putting a hand in crafting their own perfect species…
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