Environment Debate Topics for Students — page 4

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

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151.
Nuclear power is beneficial for society
For
My last point of this debate is that the nuclear waste nuclear energy produces can be reused and the remaining material would become non radioactive in only around 100 years. The Yucca mountain proposal of the US could also work but I personally support extracting the uranium…
I am rather surprised that my opponent has forfeited this round whether on purpose or by accident. My third point to support nuclear power is that nuclear power can be used the provide power everywhere. Hydro only works for places that are near water and most alternative…
Against
I would like to first point out that my opponent only gives one point for why nuclear power is good for society, thus I only need respond to that argument. So first, in refutation of my opponent's argument, I would like to point out that even if solar and wind energy doesn't…
152.
Human-caused climate change is real
For
This resolution is based on a discussion that originated in the comment section of another debate: . http://www.debate.org... == Definitions == Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW): Global Warming influenced by human activities. Real: Being or occurring in fact or actuality. ==…
Con has changed the format, so I'll be addressing his arguments in a different order and style. Also, thanks again for the reply, Con. == The Significance of CO2 == Con puts forth two main contentions in this argument: CO2 is not the main underlying cause behind recent warming…
Against
I hope it will be not just entertain, but also educate readers about facts they may not know. I thank Pro for giving the link to comment section, so in a good faith I will interpret his definitions in context of what was said there. I offered not to use Climategate leaks and…
==FALSE ACCUSATIONS== In the first place I must defend my conduct against PRO's accusation of braking rules. In C2 I did not accuse author of PRO's source of being corrupted or funded by group of interest. In fact I assume he had the best intentions. I just pointed out that his…
153.
Wisconsin should have a wolf hunting season
For
Because of wolves Wisconsin deer population has decreased. Because Wisconsin doesn't have a true wolf season they have no predators causing their numbers to keep increasing. Not only is the deer population in danger, the wolves also kill off livestock and peoples pets, too.…
Against
First of all, since my opponent has not made a case, no benefits have been laid out.One commonly claimed benefit is better deer hunting. This claim is often made, but seldom substantiated, and the evidence shows that despite a healthy wolf population deer populations have still…
I will give my opponent another chance to make an argument.
154.
Developed countries are more responsible for climate change
For
i think develloped counteries are responsible for the climatical changes as they are more populated and have more industries that emit dangerous gases like co2
Against
i don't know why would you post an argument if you don't want a debate, i could have had a better debate with you actually opposing me, any how i should finish this. The underdeveloped countries are still burning wood, firstly they are cutting trees that could take in c2o and…
the problem with the underdeveloped countries is lack of education which ultimately results in the lack of knowledge of what they are doing, they don't really care about what they are using when it comes to environments, the underdeveloped countries do not have the proper sense…
155.
Nuclear and fossil fuels are better than renewable energy
For
There is far more available nuclear energy than there is renewable energy. Nuclear energy is way more efficient for less amount of land, therefore there is more nuclear energy than renewable energy in efficiency(1). Nuclear energy is produced from the reactions of elements that…
Renewable energies do not produce nearly enough energy to support the United States. 91 percent of the United States is powered by fossil fuels and nuclear energy, while only 9 percent is renewable enrgies(1). Nuclear energy save s space in the long run. A 200 acre 1,000…
Against
Renewable energy resources can produce more energy than fossil fuels and nuclear power since the process is continually replenished and is therefore recyclable.(1) There is plenty of space for hydro power, wind power, solar power, and geothermal power on our governments…
Fossil fuels are not just dangerous because of the co2 released into the atmosphere causing climate change. When fossil fuels like gas and oil are spilled, destruction follows. Thousands of animals have been tortured and killed from an oil spill or leakage in their environment.…
156.
Australia should retain its existing wind farms
For
I never said that Australia should just suddenly spend thousands of dollars and build wind turbines, maybe wait until they pay off most of their debt. About what you said how we should use solar panels. Solar panels themselves cost thousands of dollars so by what you said that…
Before I start my second argument I would like to point out that plastic is being made at this very moment, and not for wind turbines. Now my argument. Wind farms across Australia can provide energy for 1.3 million homes which would be about 5 million people. Currently there…
Against
Okay let me set the record straight. First of all solar panels are not government based, they are created and installed by private companies. If it was government based then the debt would effect the cost and the mining and etc. but because it is a privately based this won't…
"Fossil fuels are already used commonly so using it to make a better environment for the future would be better than sticking with fossil fuels,"- SquidKing Do wind turbines reduce the amount of carbon-dioxide in our atmosphere? Of course not. If you use the oil or other fossil…
157.
The federal government should mandate zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2040
For
The only thing Obama could agree with Bush about is bailing out the auto industry, because the industry was obviously failing . With the bailout of American auto-companies being hotly debated before Congress, this issue is at the forefront of the discussion. America's…
I am for it because gas that people put in there cars is polluting the Earth and off shore drilling and drilling is getting expensive. and if we get alternative fuels which would also consist of hybirds,etc. than it would stop global warming and help the enviroment and also…
Against
This debate was over biofuels, not making all trucks light. Next time, I ask that my opponent put the full resolution as the resolution. First, nuclear energy will never power cars. Neither will solar or wind. Currently, solar cars can only go 50 mph and still have to charge…
There are many factors to weigh in when buying a new car. The value at stake in this debate is liberty. That is, the freedom to do what you please and make decisions regarding your life. Should the government require that companies produce lighter cars, then it will only have a…
158.
Oil production must change to protect the environment
For
Rather then hope for a shift from China and Russia, I would enjoy seeing America take a stand and step out on a limb to try and find a way to make energy come from electricity supported by renewable resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, and water. Geothermal, by itself,…
Oil Production is highly subject to accidents and mistakes as shown in north Dakota's boom which documented more then 1,000 accidents in 2011. (1) Exposed oil causes tragedies in even the people that use it. Humans can be effected in, but not limited to, Rashes, chronic…
Against
Well, again, it looks like my opponent was scared off by the strnegth of my arguments. I hope he is ok and still with us, and not burning in Hell.
The US is already doing those things, and is the only nation doing those things, and it is extremely cost ineffective. You did a fine job of showing costs of oil. Now look at the cost of erecting a wind turbine and maintaining it, along the the multitudes of endgangered and…
159.
Animal hunting should be banned
For
We will be able to prove it if we try to stop hunting, but we haven't tried. Thus we may never know. The animals that are currently on farms are not endangered, and that is why we have them there. I'm talking about animals that are highly endangered, and may go extinct before…
You started by saying how hunting is not harming the environment. 13 Animals have gone extinct due to the effects of hunting including The Dodo Bird, the Tasmanian Tiger, Passenger Pigeons, The Great Auk, The Quagga, The Falkland Island Wolf, The Zanzibar Leopard, The Caribbean…
Against
Okay, so it's is not scientifically proven. If we stop hunting these animals, will we ever be able to prove if the method may work? There goes an idea of potentially saving some one else's live because now we can't get the resources. If we do stop hunting, we will eventually…
Most people think that animal hunting is hurting the environment and should be banned. I believe that hunting should not be banned. A lot of people believe that people hunting animals for food will eventually cause extinction of our animals however, there are strict laws for…
160.
The American government should take an active role in stopping climate change
For
Of all contemporary political issues, there is one clear issue that stands out from all of the rest. It stands out because, unlike all other issues, it affects every single person in the world, and every single person who ever will live on this planet. Climate change is a huge…
"I then further read under the category of "What's Not Certain" the EPA states it is not certain about "Determining the relative contribution to climate change of human activities and natural causes."" But in the section about what they do know, they say that they know that…
Against
I know it is an issue he and I are both very passionate about, though on opposing sides and I look forward to a wonderful debate with lots of information over the next three rounds. Before I get into my opening statement I need to already correct a statement made by my…
There has been wonderful information and opinion shared by both sides and it has been enjoyable. That said, in all three of the rounds, I fail to see a direct connection between humans and global warming proven by my opponent. Without a direct connection, and surely without a…
161.
The federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives
For
In this final debate, I will analyze the two competing sides in terms of the claims made in this debate, hopefully distilling why the judges should cast a Pro ballot. First, there is the issue of government regulation. I say that government regulation is sometimes beneficial,…
1. My opponent says that I have the burden to show the necessity for shifting resources to IFR's, and that the current recession shows the impacts of excessive deficit spending, and that taking away coal and oil incentives will cause the free market to seek alternative energy.…
Against
His honest and timely responses are certainly helpful in maintaining the rhythm of this debate. Firstly, my opponent fortified his position through the subjective opinion of a judge who has never worked as an economist. I backed mine with facts and asked the readers to judge…
I hate long speeches and like to keep my arguments concise. But since my opponent enjoys long speeches and bullet points, I shall entertain him here. Be warned: this post will be long and boring... 1. b. For every person blaming the market for the economic collapse, there is…
162.
Earth Day supporters contradict themselves
For
Thank you for responding. I'm going to have to make one point here: Websites are NOT attention-grabbers. If a random website is out there that you don't know the existence of, will it remind you that today is Earth Day? No, it won't. A website is not a public announcement, due…
Thank you for responding. You say that these Earth Day supporters have websites that everyone visits all year round. There is only one problem: most people don't know that these websites exist. People are always watching TV, and listening to the news, and reading signs. Around…
Against
Thank you, mongeese, for your speedy response. My opponent presented two arguments this round: 1. "The point I'm trying to make is, the websites don't exactly accomplish the main goal of Earth Day supporters, which is to remind everybody that every day is Earth Day." The…
I thank mongeese for starting this debate. I've been itching for an unusual topic and I think this qualifies. My opponent claims that Earth Day supporters contradict themselves by stating "Every Day is Earth Day" only on Earth Day (April 22nd). My goal is thus to demonstrate…
163.
Government should do more to promote alternative fuels
For
it seems to me that i'm trying to give concrete info and numbers, and you're insisting on more abstractions. At the level of abstractions, anything can make sense. You should post number that are realisitc that show how the poorer spending money in the mean time wouldn't be…
why the government should intervene more with alternative fuel. people say the market will take care of itself. in the end, it will. but at what cost in the mean time? we should act now because we'll look back and see how much we've wasted on gasoline. companies say they can…
Against
My opponent conceded my arguments so just pull them across. It makes more sense that the government should not intervene with alternative energy, so don't vote for the pro. Thanks! - Matt
First off, if you want to talk statistics, you should provide some. Using the number 22 in your speech does not justify statistics. Furthermore, I'm not using 'abstractions' I am using common sense! Next, I answered your argumentation on the poor stating that biodiesel would…
164.
Governments should not prioritize environmental protection
For
"Let's see what the Con side will say. " Let me just say that you are the con side, I am the pro side, "We should protect the environment because humanity is responsible for that. " are we though? Should the environment be placed over the well-being of the people? "We should…
Against
I'm writing this so that I'm not forfeiting.
Thank you for responding. Let us just say that I am not wanting to stop electricity. What about smokimg? And can we decrease the amount of rubbish? We can also slow down the greenhouse effects. Well, You said you do not want people to lose jobs. But if the environment turns…
165.
The US federal government should offer tax incentives for offshore wind power
For
yea guys, ignore this topic, we restarted it.
bruh bruh bruh, the argument was just getting good :(.
Against
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please dont vote on tis round as agreed on by both parties. Another round will be created and debated if you woud like to vote on it when its completed
166.
Cross-border oil pipelines should be approved
For
Pipelines are the safest mode of transportation.
Climate targets could still be met with oil sands.
Against
Keystone XL will emit more than other oil production
Keystone XL taps water-wasting tar sands
167.
Carbon capture and storage should not be required
For
Debate issuesCon says "Roy Latham is considered as the best debater at DDO. However this is not one of his best debates and he appears to be clearly distracted." I'll survive, but that's a personal attack and a conduct violation. When anything is proposed as a requirement it's…
Global PerspectivePeople concerned about global warming tend not to talk about global warming, but rather about carbon. The question is if we spend X billion dollars inhibiting carbon, how many degrees of global warming are claimed to be prevented? CCS requires spending a…
Against
Roy Latham thinks I am attacking him personally. However I praised him as the best debater on this site! I did comment that he appears to be a distracted due to strange features of his arguments. This is not a personal attack, rather a serious attack on the quality of his…
Roy Latham is considered as the best debater at DDO. However this is not one of his best debates and he appears to be clearly distracted. In R3, he has ignored many of my arguments, dropped his own arguments and posted 'quotes' which are actually comments on some other blog.…
168.
Overpopulation is a serious global problem
For
My opponent believes that population increase is sustainable. He claims the human race will advance technological innovations to adapt to the increase in population. I aim to provide evidence against that claim and provide evidence, that overpopulation exists and is a problem.…
I believe overpopulation is currently a big problem. With our current technology we are unable to provide for and sustain such enormous amount of people, while maintaining the health and renewable resources/ species that are on the planet. Round 1: Accept and state your view on…
Against
My interlocutor's reductive definition of 'human pragmatics' as 'technological innovations' creates a straw man of my position. The proposition I was asserting was that that human adaption, problem-solving and ingenuity by a continual, accumulative process, however slow, has…
By distributing wealth, rearranging our current social power relations, the entire population can be sustained. If the sufficent resources are here to provide for each person, are not exhausted, we are today by necessity neither overpopulated nor out-resourced (even though our…
169.
The EU should impose a Europe-wide tax on meat to help save the planet
For
Livestock production threatens the world's water supply
Excessive meat consumption threatens the planet by contributing to global warming
Against
The UN disagrees.
In answer to Prop's rebuttal to our point 5.
170.
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…
171.
Carbon emissions trading should be used to fight climate change
For
Emissions trading reduces economic costs of greenhouse gas emissions.
Cap-and-trade systems ensure emissions reductions to the set cap
Against
Governments under cap-and-trade systems have an incentive to "cheat"
Economic costs of cap-and-trade outweigh environmental gain
172.
We are not helping the planet, no matter how hard we try
For
If your argument is that Earth is the odd one out, and is, metaphorically, the kid in class that works at a slower pace, how do you know Earth is the slowest? Earth has areas that contain similar landscapes to that of other planets, but is hospitable for life as well. The main…
In my previous argument, I carelessly forgot to specify that the planet I am referring to is Earth. Though it is implied, I apologize. Though I do think we have definitely caused significant damage, and we may not be able to much about it, I do not believe it is a lost cause.…
Against
My opponent's argument is very much like a vagina and mine very much like a penis. I am pleasing his/her/its argument by penetrating it and ripping it apart and my opponent is loving every second of their vagina being torn to shreds by my powerful counterarguments, sorry I…
My opponent fails to understand that the panda devours bamboo and keeping it from being extinct is a great way to ensure bamboo doesn't over-populate the Earth. Bamboo grows meters per day at times, and is a very tough and hard plant to wipe out by any natural means. This…
173.
Global warming is likely caused by humans
For
In its simplest form, the argument for anthropogenic climate change goes as follows. 1. The Earth's atmosphere keeps the planet much warmer than it would be without an atmosphere.1 2. The main gases which contribute to this are carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor.…
I accept. Please present your arguments.
Against
"In Greenland, the three most recent historic warm peaks of the Bond cycle (Minoan, Roman, and Mediaeval Warm Periods) all attained or exceeded the magnitude of the late twentieth century warming." --Bob Carter. "Climate, the counter consensus" "In thus considering the seven…
Rebuttals 1. Agreed 2. Agreed 3. Agreed 4. Agreed 5. Debatable. But I would also like to note only 50% of what we emit is actually gets into the atmosphere. Mother absorbs the other half [1], already decreasing any potential impact humans may have. Other calculations have noted…
174.
Nuclear energy should not be used
For
They said that MGX is created by a private individual. Though that is true, there are other sites that agree with the inefficiency such as sciencedaily. com, which is an organizational website. This point is not only cited by private individuals but also credible organizations.…
We should not use nuclear power because it is very inefficient. According to MGX.com, nuclear power is not only dangerous, but also inefficient for these reasons: The inefficiencies discussed relating to the lower steam temperature necessary when using nuclear energy in order…
Against
Nuclear radiation is clearly hazardous but the practices at Fukushima were less than safe. Fukushima was not a Chernobyl but it was a horrible occurrence. The reason it made international news is because that because of the hazard of nuclear energy, there are many safety…
Mgx.com is a site created by a private individual and not an organization that studies the effects of each type of energy. You also fail to mention what the alternative is. I live in a city that is surrounded by hills and is very cloudy most days of the year. That means that…
175.
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
176.
Human-caused climate change is real and a serious threat
For
"R2-3 Arguments & rebuttals" StupidapeI didn't break my own rules. This means you can perform any combination of arguments and rebuttals in r2 as well as r3. If you had any questions about the structure the best time would have been before accepting the debate and/or round 1. I…
My opponent throws around a bunch of irrelevant facts to try to disprove highly credible and peer reviewed articles. At this point, responding to my opponent's arguments directly would only give the impression that they were worth responding to. I added a few more peer reviewed…
Against
First my opponent says that I should have asked questions about the structure earlier in the debate but ignores the fact that, in the comment section, I did ask about the order of the debate and explain what I thought it meant. Therefore, I did alert my opponent to my confusion…
My opponent breaks their own rules by not rebutting my argument. Therefore it is an automatic win for the Con as my opponent can decide when they want to break the rules or not, leaving me at an unfair disadvantage. Instead of following their own rules and rebutting my claims,…
177.
Clean air should be provided by private companies
For
Firstly, because there are many diverse causes of pollution - sources include farm animals emitting methane from their digestive systems; factories pumping out harmful gasses; exhaust fumes from cars, trucks and planes; erupting volcanoes; methane leaking from defrosting tundra…
People take the air around us for granted, not realising it costs the government money to control the pollution that is said to cause global warming - not that global warming is proved to be man made, of course, that's just the opinion of a bunch of herbal tea-drinking,…
Against
Pro did not raise any objections to any of my rebuttals, and thus it can be assume that he accepts all of them.However, Pro did raise a couple of objections to my alternative proposal (Polluter Pays).Firstly, because there are many diverse causes of pollution - sources include…
Pro proposes that private corporations (air utility companies) charge citizens for the air they breathe, and that the amount charged be based on the amount of air breathed (free market economy). Pro seems to think this is justified because it costs (The Cost) the government to…
178.
Antarctica should be commercially exploited
For
THIS IS HOW WE DO IT
Furthermore, five minute arguments are bad.I think I met my burden of proof, though.Here's a picture.
Against
antartica is being exploit. it is causing globag warming and we must stop this.
179.
Human activity is the main cause of climate change
For
Thank you very much, I thank you for this debate.
Thank you. I do not think it is only human-caused that title is put there, because I wouldn't want to put such titles as, "Climate change is sorta man caused". What I am arguing is humans do have a fairly large affect on the rate it is going at. Now for my reliance on NASA for…
Against
Climate change is quite complicated and requires more than two minds. Climate change is happening, but is it man caused? Again, we don't know, but I have come to argue it is not. There was never enough research done on the natural causes of climate change, so we just naturally…
Thank you for clarifying on that. I think you were hoping to win the debate just on that title, which in itself speaks indefinitely. I have to clarify some things, because I don"t think we have a debate here. First, the title is plain wrong. Climate change happens regardless of…
180.
Human activity is not the main cause of global warming
For
I accept the challenge to this debate.I must clarify, I am not an interested conservative or libertarian, so may I choose those option whilst being uninvited?If so I pick B) because it seems more interesting.Otherwise I will be arguing for Anthropogenic Global Warming Denial in…
Please forgive me honorable WriterDave.In any case I will do the do. So far I have:Approximately 361 characters. "A) Carbon dioxide has three isotopes: 12C, 13C and 14C. These account for, respectively, 99%, 1%, and 1 trillionth of the CO2 in the atmosphere (14C being…
Against
This is an exhibition debate. Do not vote on this debate.The reality of anthropogenic global warming stands in opposition with the notions of un- or under-restricted capitalism and industrial freedoms, a core component of right-wing and strict libertarian ideology. This is…
Extend my previous statement.A reminder that this is an exhibition debate; please do not vote unless an egregious rules violation has taken place. (Round forfeitures do not count.)
181.
Anthropogenic global warming theory is correct
For
I will argue that CO2 is the largest contribution to global warming, at 72% [1] of greenhouse gas emissions, and that greenhouse gas emissions are a major contributor to global warming. 1. The Greenhouse EffectNearly all of the temperature increase observed in the past 50 years…
Accepted.
Against
I do not deny that there has been an increase of temperatures since the mid 1800's, nor will I deny that CO2 emissions have increased over the same period. What I do take an issue with is the claim that the increase of CO2 emissions is the cause of the warming in the last 100…
Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW): The warming of the earth is predominantly (over 50%) human caused. Correct: Accurate Rules: First round is acceptance, round 2 is for arguments, 3 is for rebuttals. 4 is for defense of your arguments, any further rebuttals, closing--attempt…
182.
Human-caused global warming is not real
For
My argument Is that man does not contribute in any significant way to global warming. This is not a debate as to whether or not global warming is happening today, it is a debate as to whether man contributes to the warming of the earth in a significant way. First round will be…
Against
It looks like Pro couldnt come up with anything to refute my arguments.
I have no other comment until Pro counters my argument unless Pro ff again.
183.
The US government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives
For
haha... your last argument made me laugh... but I will make 3 points as to prove why this round belongs to PRO. 1) My opponent forfeited the debate in his first round... His first two words were literally "I forfeit" 2) My opponent did ALL of this by his own free will…
Well... after my friend took this debate and posted his argument and posted my argument (as I went to go and get lunch), this debate has turned into a joke. But I will repost the debate or maybe find a challenger elsewhere. Flow through my entire case and cross-apply it to the…
Against
I really don't care. Vote for him I have just been messing around and having a good laugh. Although the issue with squirrels is a problem, I don't think you should vote for me cuz you agree with that. Thank you for your time.
I believe my opponent accusing me of posting his argument is complete blasphemy. I am a person with very high morals and can't let this accusation stand as I would never even consider doing something like this. In reality Mr. Cumbee forced me to take this debate, but in his…
184.
The United States should switch to wind energy
For
What a waste, sigh. He refuses to show up and so, i got nothing to refute :P
Yawn* And he forfeits. Tried to stick with the debate after doing something wrong only to have him surrender. Sigh*
Against
well i thinkt that america should use Nucleaur power plants. They can provide about a whole city in about one pice of coal. It will take about 7 windmills to power a city. This isa ll i want to say as off what my deabter said. Wind Energy, the definition is "Energy received…
I'm sorry that I have mistakenly chosen solar for wind. In what my expectations shall say, I was meant to say solar energy. For my dreadful mistake. I would like my opponent to start of this debate and I will continue from then on. This debate will continue from my opponents…
185.
People should eat less meat
For
Though my opponent states that meat contains vitamins and minerals that aid for muscle growth, my opponent fails to mention that red meat is in high risk of many complications like kidney failure. According to an article in July 2016 that was published in the Journal of the…
Many people in the world that we live in eat a certain protein that we love to call meat. People eat meat raw, medium rare,and etc. Any food place around us contain multiple styles of certain meat. But does anyone understand that consuming too much of this product is unhealthy…
Against
Even though my opponent stated that in her first claim that with meat people will have an increased risk of death from heart disease and in her second claim that meat has a high risk of kidney failure; these claims mentioned are just probabilities of risks that meat may cause.…
CON POSITION - PEOPLE SHOULD NOT EAT LESS MEAT. The purpose of meat is for human consumption, as one's body is designated for eating meat - it is part of nature. Meat comes in different shapes and sizes, by which there are different cooking methods for meat and ways to consume…
186.
Developed countries have a moral duty to mitigate climate change
For
Nothing left to say i suppose, Vote Aff as my oppenent hasnt showed up the last 2 rounds.
So my oppenents case is all about attacking me, he has not included any evidence to suppot his attacks, not only this but he also has failed to rebut his own case. therefore you can go ahead and drop his contentions, now onto my own case. for my contention one his only attack…
Against
To begin with, the definition of developed countries is incorrect. A developed country is a highly industrialized country. Your first contention states that developed countries are largely responsible for climate change. However, this is a broad generalization. Many of the…
My partner and I negate the resolution"Resolved: Developed countries have a moral obligation to mitigate the effects of climate change. A Developed Country is a sovereign state which has a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure relative to other…
187.
Skepticism about global warming is justified
For
I hope my opponent will be able to post during the final round. Since he has challenged none of my contentions above, I will go on and post my closing arguments. === Conclusion === That opponent has produced no evidence to show that the climate change that has occured during…
However, he is acting grossly unprofessional and has horribly misrepresented my arguments. My Opponent: "You must introduce new arguments in each round. " This is simply not the case. If you read the vast majority of debates on this website, you will find that in most cases…
Against
Thank you for answering. Please excuse me for the delay in my argument - I was rather busy lately. Due to the fact that you used the same arguments for Round 2, I assume that these are your only arguments. You must introduce new arguments in each round. Your conclusion rather…
I thank you for this exciting chance to debate on such an interesting topic. I will now post my arguments in a similar fashion. ========== 1) It is true that such changes have happened before, but according to studies, (http://www.global-greenhouse-warming.com...) there has…
188.
Offshore oil drilling should be allowed
For
Burden of ProofMy opponent takes the full burden of proof for claiming that drilling oil in ocean water and "carrying it" shouldn't be allowed.ArgumentCrude oil is used for a variety of incredibly useful things. Oil is converted to diesel fuel (petrodiesel), ethane (and other…
Rebuttal"Well 1 good thing that may happen is it may stop the risk of pollution and million of animals dying"Keep in mind the massive negatives. We would have a shortage of this list of 144 items alone: http://www.ranken-energy.com...; "And ocean water and other water is used…
Against
I said "possible" drinking water and if you have not watch news there are machines that filter out all the salt and parasites and makes drinking water but it does cost a lot of money. Water collects electricity so if lightning strikes the oil on a oil spill or drilled oil it…
No because million of animals are dying and possible drinking water is being destroyed.
189.
Hydraulic fracturing should be banned nationwide
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My opponent fortified
How is fracking dangerous? Tons of fracking goes on in my area and I can see no adverse effects. Where is the evidence for any of this? My town was dying off before we got hit by a huge fracking boom. We are talking about a a technology that opens up a ton of new resources and…
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It may be a huge discovery , but does that make it right ? My answer to that is no it shouldn't be allowed ,it isn't right and frankly i don't know why they feel a need to put us at such a risk . There are other options other than this i think that its time we all had our say…
Fracking the last bits of gas that are identified - think about the dangers. Its not as if gas is our last option there are other things we can do safer things, things better for the environment. The queen may allow it but i certainly wont i think it should be banned -Up to 600…
190.
Cloud seeding should be used to combat drought
For
Well yes, silver iodine may be lethal, but is usually fairly diluted, according to the "Sierra Mountain Watershed Survey." Also, dry ice and other materials could be used.
I see you copy-pasted your argument from ranches.org. Well done for citing it though. Anyway, we could use other methods of seeding such as dry ice, which produces a similar result as silver iodine. And, according to "Sierra Lakes Chemistry Study," silver iodine is not harmful…
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Since you have failed to give me an example of an instance where another material has been used instead of silver iodide and was successful, i'll have to ignore that argument. You stated yourself it was lethal. It doesn't matter if the chemical is fairly diluted, it is still…
I would like to stretch my argument on Silver Iodide before continuing, for you seem to not understand how dangerous this chemical is. As for the Sierra Lake study, I would appreciate it if you left a link to this source because I can't see where it ever gives that information.…
191.
Global warming does not justify urgent action
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Alrighty then. My argument still stands. And, it looks like I still need 100 characters to post this. Alright, I look forward to your rebuttal.
Alright. I think, from seeing your argument, this debate will come down to if this is really a threat to worry about. I'm going to start with your statement about the Medieval Climate Optimum. I admit, I was a bit unspecific when I stated that. What I meant to say was, the last…
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Believer, Your thesis seems to be "there are many reasons why global climate change should not be so quickly acted against." Let me begin by picking apart the basis of your argument, this would be the statement you made concerning the Little Climate Optimum. You have stated,…
192.
Economic prosperity matters more than environmental protection
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Well that's a nice way to start out by attacking me as being the "lowest form of living matter on this planet to accept this position. " I didn't know that my opinion subject me to being the "lowest form of living matter on this planet. " It would have been in the best interest…
Hey people. I look forward to debate anyone. I will not be giving background as I do with most of my debates, for I want this to be free of influence. Definitions: Economic Prosperity: (Dictionary.com.) prosperity. a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in…
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It's nice to know that you'll now see exactly why I attacked you (I saw everything in you before you said a single word by simply analyzing the title of your debate). America is not the richest nation - it's in a 2,000,000,000,000 debt because: 1) the money that they spend, is…
So you're telling me that the thing that gives us all oxygen just so we can take it for granted by destroyed "parts of nature" for businesses, is at all remotely acceptable? You must be the lowest form of living matter on this planet to accept this position... So let me tune…
193.
Developed countries should pay most of the green transition's cost
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Finally
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developing countries has to bare a larger cost of greening as they are in a stage of growth and the new laws which comes up will effect their growth
194.
Renewable energy should be prioritised over nuclear power
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It is simply unethical to invest in an industry that will leave the problems it creates to be dealt with for thousands of years into the future
The nuclear industry has constantly required government bailouts and has never been commercially viable in an open market
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Renewables are mostly unproven, experimental technologies being developed on a small-scale basis that is not ready to take up the gap to move away from fossil fuels under climate change agreements
Nuclear power has a proven track record in France, Canada and Russia and an increasing role in new energy markets
195.
The US should mandate alternative-fuel vehicles by 2040
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I will first defend my case and then attack my opponents. Please note that in both cases, it may not necessarily be in the order my opponent lists his arguments, but in an order that I believe makes the most sense. I'll try to keep things clearly marked, but just be aware:…
Government: Are you ready America? America: Aye-aye, government! Government (etc. ) I can't hear you. America: AYE-AYE GOVERNMENT! Government: Oh…what could kill our economy today? America: Oil dependency! Government: What do we need to solve for it? America: An alternative…
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No, I don't take Sponge Bob seriously, I actually thought you were about to. :) Oil Dependency- As I would like to point out, Pro can at best solve for 40% of oil dependency, however, he fails to recognize that we will still be dependent on other countries for alternative…
I believe Americans are smart, I believe that they will not fall for their fears of the status quo and submit to a Sponge Bob tune, he is a cartoon for crying out loud. That is incorrect, the facts are that currently the alternative fuels produce more CO2 then they reduce,…
196.
The United States should shift from fossil fuels to alternative energy
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1) First we debated about the finite supply of fossil fuels. You argued that there were recent discoveries of new oil fields. One example being the Gulf of Mexico which contains from 4-6 bil. barrels of oil and natural gas. You continue to argue that due to such discoveries the…
I agree that my definition of the United States was a little too ambiguous. You are right that I am arguing on both moral and government policy grounds. As for the definition of fossil fuels, artificial coal would be considered an alternate fuel if the definition of artificial…
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1) "I did not argue that the world would run out of oil at the year 2057. I argued that there would be an oil depletion at the year 2057 based off of the Hubbert Peak Theory." I understand the point you think you're making here, but my original contention still holds and you…
I will adopt my opponents format and address his points with the appropriate numerals: 1) "As of 2004, the total world reserves were estimated to be 1.25 trillion barrels with a daily consumption of about 85 million barrels. With this we can make an estimation of when to…
197.
Odd-even car rules will reduce Delhi pollution long-term
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Whether or not it is a political stunt is beside the point ( though I totally agree it is most likely probably 95% sure a political stunt lol ). It is about whether the program can successfully reduce pollution for the long run, which following logic it can/will if followed.…
I agree on those points but it is that attitude that, ' he's not doing it so why should I " and " it only make a little difference why put in the effort " and " I don't want to be inconvenienced " is what has gotten a planet into such a crapper in the first place. If the Indian…
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i do agree with some of your points but this 15 days trial is nothing more than a political stunt and i am sure that after 15 days Delhi government going to blame to central government for not supporting to this program for long time. Neither politician not public would follow…
No doubt Idea is good but does not seem to be perfect to reduce the pollution level. This idea is better to reduce the traffic level and make Delhi Jam free. Because there are lots of exemptions provided by Government so ultimately after some time when public passion will come…
198.
Climate change is real and caused by humans
For
Just curious as to see what your argument will be! Looking forward to it. But just to clarify, I'm talking about the rising of global temperatures caused by increased CO2 and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere leading to the greenhouse effect. Good luck!
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All points extended.
All points extended.
199.
Humans are the main cause of global warming
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This shows that evidence that humans are not the main cause of global warming. You are telling me that humans produces CO2 can move Gulf Stream. Can human drilling with machines move the seven continents on earth or even the fault lines that are in earth surfaces?The above is…
Note: The sources did not show up in the last round. They are in the first round of: http://debate.org...There is no evidence out there that proofs that temperature and CO2 are statistically significant to each other. I am talking within 5% of each other. Of course evidence…
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Pro Says: This debate is not about geography. Pro Said in Round 1: Generating electricity using fossil fuels is the largest single source of CO2 emissions in the United States. This deals with geography. Pro Said in Round 1: In the year 2010, methane levels in the Arctic were…
Changes in the temperature or direction of the Gulf Stream, which carries warm water north from the Gulf of Mexico, have heated sediments in a strip along the North Atlantic seafloor by 8 degrees Celsius, unlocking 2.5 billion metric tons of methane from deep-sea caches,…
200.
Geoengineering should be implemented to reduce global warming
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"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…
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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…

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