Environment Debate Topics — page 8

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351.
Corporate pollution should be taxed
For
i only post semi hostile when people start it with me. maybe you hadn't meant it, but saying things like implying that i didn't understand basic econ. here is the flaw in what you've been saying: "we should do what makes sense even if it costs us to bring down solution. taxing…
if company A raises prices, and company B can keep prices down by using scrubbers instead, company B wins. that's basic economics, econ 101. competition in the marketplace. this is the flaw in your argument. your bashing of taxing externalities is amusing. you from your arm…
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If company A dodges the tax by raising prices, company B will raise bost by using scrubbers and thereby still have to compensate by raising the price. The hike by A is just more direct. They get taxed $5 and raise accordingly. Instead of being taxed, company B spends $5 on…
If they pass the tax on to us they are just dodging the tax all together. We are not reducing emissions at all. They are not going to pay to renovate when they can just make us pay instead. So, the government is indirectly slapping a tax on consumers and not stopping pollution…
352.
The United States should act to address global warming
For
One thing that he also stated was...Dr Barnett said "that position was untenable because it was now clear from the latest study, which is yet to be published, that man-made greenhouse gases had caused vast amounts of heat to be soaked up by the oceans." I will not dispute the…
Thank you for accepting my challenge, I hope we have a fair and intelligent debate. I am glad to see that you are one who believes in global warming. I do however disagree with you when you say that everyone believes in global warming. That is simply untrue. I know of many…
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It doesn't seem like you've read the entire web page that I had. It goes on to say. "First, the influence of a man-made doubling of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is small compared to the Earth's natural cooling rate, on the order of only a percent." and...…
One of the things that Dr. Barnett states in the link you provided is that they conducted two studies to measure temperature. One from the U.S. and one from England. Dr. Barnett said that he was "Stunned" that the two studies showed the temperature so close to each other. Now…
353.
Human population levels must be drastically reduced
For
Oh well GG I win You lose But hey Nice points Folks, any opinions join the great conversation in comments section. Let me know your views on this- I honestly don't see any other ways for the human race to survive sustainably.Thanks for reading.
Fantastic, but obviously mass genocide is not the only solution. A birth control system with, say, maximum 1 child per couple with another allowed for adoption ought to do the trick, although enforcing it would be the main challenge. Thanks for agreeing, but obviously you can't…
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I agree, the human race does need to be reduced. Within the next few decades, we will have to resort to a "purge" like solution. We will have to do mass genocide to fix the population. After this, we would have to reduce the amount of children couples can have. Since humanity…
354.
Governments should set stricter vehicle fuel economy standards
For
Fuel economy standards help car companies stay competitive
Gas savings make-up for any higher initial costs of vehicles
Against
Gas taxes reduce miles driven better than fuel economy standards
Fuel economy standards increase driving so do not decrease emissions
355.
White tiger breeding should be illegal
For
lets ask ourselves: what is the meaning of conservation? protecting our natural resources. white tigers are a result of captive inbreeding and rarely would exist without the interference of humans. white tigers are not a subspecies. conservation is saving, and we created white…
white tigers are beautiful majestic creatures. you go to a zoo maybe just to see one. but there's something the zoos seem to forget to tell you. white tigers could not exist in the wild. they are inbred in captivity. white tigers are white because of genetic mutation. made…
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I'm new to this site, and appreciate the opportunity to "cut my teeth". That said, let me get right to it. Should I violate any norms, please forgive me (and hold me accountable, though, so I can learn). I'll begin with some preliminary points: My opponent has put forth the…
I believe I've won the debate here based on the arguments. However, I respect my opponent's desire to help the tigers, and think we can both agree that responsible conservation should definitely be the goal, and that inbreeding, if done at all, must be done in a way that…
356.
Coal seam gas mining has a positive impact on Australia
For
Upnpad has contacted me; he was unable to post the prior round due to time constraints. In order to maintain an even amount of rounds, I will not contend or put forth any points. Please vote according to the debated rounds.Thanks, Saucy ;)
Con's arguments fit neatly into two distinct categories; social, and environmental. Structurally, I will be addressing the social arguments, followed by the environmental arguments. Subsequently, I will address what is the true essence of the debate; the aggregate balance…
Against
CSGM lowers the quality of life of the farmers and their families whose properties have been found to be above CSG deposits. A farm business consultant told ABC News "I'm worried someone will pop some poor bastard from the gas companies" because "farmers feel ignored by…
I agree with the "Balance", "Format", "Definitions" and "Parameters". With regards to "Coal Seam Gas Mining", I won't only be debating "procedures" but any other aspect I see fit, for example viability. I don't know why Pro wished me luck. Worst of luck to Pro. Hope you have…
357.
Human activity is causing dangerous global warming
For
Extend.
Thanks, 101! I will now rebut Con's case.OVERVIEW: I can't see any of the pictures Con presents. It seems Con presents many pictures, but they have all failed, instead bringing Google Docs (User Content) links. Thus, I will rebut Con's case ignoring all pictures presented…
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googleusercontent. com. .. ; alt="" width="95px;" height="113px;" /> s://lh5. googleusercontent. com. .. ; alt="" width="213px;" height="113px;" />P1: The Sun is the Main Driver of Climate ChangeThe Main Driver of Climate Change is the Sun. The energy output of the Sun's…
This is a waste of time. I clearly was just making an analogie with the mouse thing. The mouse thing is just saying that you can't change someones mind when they clearly are afraid of it. This whole argument really comes down to if global warming is real or not and as i said in…
358.
The Earth would be better off without humans
For
If we are meant to be here, are we also meant to pollute? Are we meant to take away the things that make this planet what it is such as wildlife? Earth would have billions of healthy years ahead if it weren't for us, but projections prove that in the next 100 years…
The Sun is irrelevant for this debate topic, but its potential effects actually support my position. It will kill all Earth life only in 4.5 billion years or if we destroy the ozone layer with heavy pollution and/or use of nuclear weapons. Humans are more likely to destroy the…
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The sun is not irrelevant to the topic. The sun itself will destroy the earth with or without the help of humans. With this being said, earth has no way to escape its destruction. Some other factors are all have to be considered such as tsunamis, volcanic eruption, land masses…
The sun is getting hotter not only because of the global warming cause by human activity but also the sun itself. When the sun's heat reach a certain extent where the earth is unlivable planet, all living things will die. So with or without human, earth will eventually…
359.
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.
360.
Meat production should be significantly reduced
For
Grain-fattened U. S. beef is even more inefficient, taking up to 10 times more grain to get the equivalent amount of meat. With a billion people worldwide under the poverty line, this is something we can't afford. We should eat grain, not meat. ------ Ranch animals make more…
Thank you, Lexicaholic for waiting patiently for my belated response. I had to attend my brother's Memorial Day weekend baseball tournament. Sorry for implying you were an idiot. I was tired when I wrote my last argument. I would also like to remind my opponent that this…
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My thanks to my opponent for initiating this debate. My opponent contends that meat production should be significantly reduced. I contend that meat consumption should be significantly reduced instead, as the market for meat consumption is presently too large, and its economic…
I stand in negation of the above resolution. As my opponent has stated that this round is merely for the purposes of acquiring an opponent, I will refrain from arguing this round.
361.
Wind and hydroelectric power are superior to solar
For
Short rebuttals: Solar energy only works during the day, whereas wind/hydro works regardless of time. This add up and is more efficient. The potential energy is not the same as the actual. These may damage ecosystems but not much. The adjustment to the roof slope, etc is needed…
byaka2013 Pro I apologize for the lack of terms. I was in a rush. Anyway, here goes: Wind first- According to https://greenfuture.io...... wind energy costs way less. And it works whenever there's wind (almost always) compared with solar, working only during a clear day (not…
Against
My rebuttal will be fairly short and concise as well. I would like to point out that Pro's sited 'facts' on the supposed superiority of wind energy to solar revolves around the notion that the necessary equipment is operating at peak efficiency - which is often not the case.…
Its not often topics of science and technology are put up for discussion. In saying this, I am assuming the stance that solar power is both more viable and productive than wind and hydroelectric energy synthesis. It is readily apparent that all three candidates have some form…
362.
Nuclear energy development should be banned
For
i believe nuclear energy development should be banned, i would like to hear some speeches for and against
Against
Just letting this end.
It would appear that my opponent has closed their account. Just pushing to end.
363.
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.
364.
Human activity is accelerating animal extinction
For
as of what you just said if one day any other animal needs a place and kills your entire family for food then? if killing an animals isn't a crime or hunting it to extinction isnt a problem then why not kill your friend and give its body to a cannibal man to eat?. Lets face it…
I feel that the world has evolved so much that it has forgotten that we all don't own the world it was never ours and never will be. we out of no right are killing our fellow members the animals please state your opinion ASAP!
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The justness of a killing depends on the reasons for it. Killing a friend to feed to a cannibal man is bad because a) killing a fellow human being is counter-intuitive to our coexisting species b) killing a friend is counter-intuitive to the human emotional relation you have…
I don't exactly know what this debate is about, but it seems to be about whether or not humans have the right to kill non-humans? If so, then definitely yes. Every animal represents a species and humans are no different. In a natural ecosystem, species vie for resources to…
365.
Recycling paper is an effective way to fight climate change
For
1. You said all other things being equal, if we follow this we are turning this into a completely hypothetical debate, and means this debate would serve no purpose, it would be totally pointless. You have to consider reality. The impact of recycling simply is not that great on…
Recycling paper is a good way to fight climate change. I. The affirmative is wrong in that recycling decreases demand for paper. 1. The demand for paper is constantly rising as the population rises. 2. At worst, reycling would cause no more commercial forests to be planted (and…
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zarul: "I. The affirmative is wrong in that recycling decreases demand for paper. 1. The demand for paper is constantly rising as the population rises." me: Notice I said all other things being equal. But I said nothing about whether or not aggregate demand has increased, just…
Recycled paper is artificially supported by the government. When this source of paper competes with paper that comes from trees, it pushes the demand for tree farming down. To compensate, tree farmers have to lower prices. This lowers profits margins, and as such, firms leave…
366.
Fish farming should be banned
For
Humans do not have the right to subject animals to excessive suffering:
Fish farming squanders resources
Against
Fish farms do more to protect wild fish than to harm them.
Fish do not feel pain
367.
Allowing deep water offshore drilling serves US interests
For
I'm very sorry that I could not post my argument for the last round and I hope that the voters and my opponent would accept my apology. Now I will first go restate my own arguments. "1. Allowing deep water offshore drilling decreases US reliance on foreign oil. 2. Allowing deep…
Recently, President Obama issued a 6 month moratorium on deep sea drilling. This supposedly gives experts enough time to examine the problems in the Deep Water Horizon oil well and set new regulations. I will be debating that this is a grand mistake. I will be in affirmation of…
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I appreciate my opponent's apology, and by no means will hold this against him. We, as a nation are faced with two significant threats. The first, is that oil is running out. The second is that oil and specially our use of it, is contributing to global climate change. Let us be…
At this point; I have no further points to make. I beleive the points I raised in the previous round speak for themselves. I hope my opponent returns, as I would enjoy a good discussion on this topic.
368.
Nuclear power is the only way to meet future energy needs
For
Howdy. Before I get started, I'd like to say that this is my first debate on this website, so please forgive me for any oddities or broken unofficial rules. I'd really appreciate any tips anyone can leave in the comments; thanks! First, Nuclear Energy is better than current…
Against
To quickly conclude, nuclear power isn't the *only* way to provide sufficient energy. In fact, it could do more harm than good. Voters - Both of us have forfeited, so I request you not take off points for that. Thank you!
I am so so sorry. I hate to forfeit. Rebuttals: "Contrary to popular belief, Nuclear power creates 'zero harmful emissions'" Though it may not cause harmful emissions, it can still be incredibly dangerous. The radioactive waste can possess a threat to the environment and is…
369.
Australia should adopt nuclear energy
For
My opponent states that "Australia nor any other country should be investing in nuclear power because of the serious danger that these facilities pose if they are to be destroyed by natural disaster". I clearly stated earlier that the reactor can withstand a jet crash, let…
Nuclear power is safe and even though there have been two accidents in Fukushima and Chernobyl, these are but sporadic incidents when compared to the rate of accidents which occur in fossil fuel industries, coal mines and gas pipelines, which have a history of eruption. The…
Against
Since this is the final round of the debate, this is the place where I will provide my sources. Considering that my opponent has provided no real sources, the evidence point in this debate should obviously go to the CON. Now, we move on to the final rebuttal in this debate: The…
No one is saying that fossil fuel industries or the safety thereof are any better an alternative to nuclear plants. What I am trying to prove here is that Australia nor any other country should be investing in nuclear power because of the serious danger that these facilities…
370.
Governments should build hydroelectric dams
For
Hydroelectric dams provide cheap access to renewable energy
Hydroelectric dams can be used to provide flood control and irrigation
Against
Hydroelectric dams destroy communities
Hydroelectric dams increase methane emissions
371.
Cars should be banned from city centres
For
The policy will help the transformation of CBD
Car uses at CBD is a quintessential example of rational irrationality that takes a toll on the entire society
Against
Status Quo is way better for the problem they try to solve
The World's most important Chief Executive Officers pushing their ways in the subway!
372.
Concerns about global warming are politically exaggerated
For
It's become a pattern with you and your fellow liberals on this site, that you the dissect the argument stated when knowing what was implied. Such a style of debating is quite boring and time consuming. So to dissect the meaning of "scam" which you stated "a fraudulent business…
The media coverage on pollution affecting global warming on a grand scale is a scam lead by liberals such as Al Gore, Michael Moore and the liberal media.
Against
Extend my arguments.
Definitions: My opponent agrees that a scam is inherently "fraudulent". This implies that the intent is deceitful. Therefore, my opponent must demonstrate deceitful intent by said liberals. Case: Essentially, my opponent merely argues an alternative cause to global warming. The…
373.
Human activity is not driving climate change
For
While you do have a point, it doesn't make sense. The American people tend to turn a blind eye to the topics that they are not interested. If the warming is not happening, how do you explain the strange temperature jumps that have occurred over the past few years? Also, why…
It's real Alright, here's the big question. How do we prove this argument true or false? Let's look at the facts. One, multiple scientist from world-renowned organizations such as National Geographic and NASA have given provable theories about this topic. Also, there is no…
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if climate change is real why is then why there hasnt been any global warning since 1997, the temperature of the planet has essentially been flat for 17 years the upswing in temperature afterward only lasted 22 years, a 17 year pause is a big deal it also begs an obvious…
climate change is fake and all people who believe in this fake phenomeon are corrupt. first of all if climate chagne is real, then why it not cold right now in mississippi? also, john coleman the weather channel founder said this; ""There is no significant man-made global…
374.
The US government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives
For
Alright, topicalities! 1. Significant. a. I meet on various levels. For starters this is offered nationwide or 100% of the nation. Secondly the program is offered to every school. Third the incentive comes as double the funding from which is used to implement the program. This…
"Can we imagine another form of humanity, and another form of power? The bio-sovereignty described by Agamben is so fluid as to appear irresistible. Yet Agamben never suggests this order is necessary. Bio-sovereignty results from a particular and contingent history, and it…
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To topicalities! 1. Significant. Group all of his arguments together. As of now… I don't see any logical thinking of HOW these classes will ever be successful in increasing (let alone significantly) ANY Biopower whatsoever. He assumes that by offering these classes that people…
I negate: Resolved- The United States Federal Government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States. I. Topicalities -From dictionary.com A. Significant- Fairly large in amount or quantity So far in this round, my opponent has not shown…
375.
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…
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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…
376.
Bottled water should be banned
For
thank you for accepting,what i was saying i mean bottled water should be banned in supermarkets, dairys etc. that is why this argument is listed in the society category water is free in your tap bottle water companys scam people into think their water is so called - spring -…
it should be banned because oil is wasted making the plastic bottles and it is also very unhealthy for you by drinking somthig that is contained in plastic because the plastic mixes into the water giving it that plastic taste/after taste people who drink bottled water on a…
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Way to change the resolution halfway through the debate, next time you should state what your intentions in the first round. "Bottled Water should be Banned!........................... In Supermarkets!"Also why didnt you bring this up in the last round? you mention nothing…
1) Oil The type of oil used in making plastic bottles is a heavily, heavily refined form of crude oil that is also used in products such as clothes, shampoo, food packaging, home furnishings, CD's, computers, etc. If you want to ban plastic water bottles almost exclusively…
377.
The federal government should substantially increase alternative energy investment
For
haha I think I'll just end the search for someone that can handle the crazy arguments. Read my aff.. Debate excludes the poor. Extend the fact that this exclusion silences an entire social level.. Who votes for debates on here? People rich enough to have constant internet…
You can't vote for someone that forfeited, no matter your opinion of my argument. If you didn't like it don't vote for me but don't vote against me either
Against
The topic is Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States. My opponents arguments have spoken of the poor and not energy. Therefore, his arguments do not stand. His argument does not use facts…
Since I am neg, and aff holds the burden of evidence in CX/POLICY debate, I cannot post any arguments until my opponent does so.
378.
Global warming is a myth
For
Can we first agree on what global warming actually is: a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants. Have you ever…
Lets play fair here. What is it that I would have to do to convince you that Global warming is a myth? https://www.theguardian.com...
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Have you ever considered: You're a f*cking idiot? I have sources from multiple organizations. Your source is weaker than LeBron's hairline. Christianity was able to convince a giant amount of people that gays were evil because some fake higher power said so? You may be the…
"The Guardian is a British national daily newspaper. Founded in 1821 as a local paper replacing the radical Manchester Observer, it was known as The Manchester Guardian until 1959. It has grown into a national paper, and forms part of a media group with international and online…
379.
Governments should take strong action against global warming
For
Looking at the first five paragraphs... you essentially agree and repeat what I've said. You provide a link that doesn't work. (says "Service Unavailable) Nothing to respond to. #6 You claim that some scientists disagree on what affects the weather. That's not really an…
Globally, we have had about 100 years of warming. The global temperature has increased over 0.6 degrees C in this time. (for significance, if it had dropped 1 degree C, this would be an ice-age.) There is a clear and obvious trend. http://en.wikipedia.org... Why is the world…
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Ever notice nobody can win or lose a global warming debate? There is just too much conflicting information out there. Luckily this is not a debate about global warming, but whether we know for certain which side is correct so that we might take action. Let's talk about what we…
"Globally, we have had about 100 years of warming." Are you kidding me? We've have global warming and cooling for thousands upon thousands of years. 30 thousand years ago the earth was covered in sheets of ice. http://www.globalwarmingarchive.com... "for significance, if it had…
380.
Wolves should be reintroduced to Scotland
For
U got 3 days
They increase biodiversity
Against
I accept ( sorry I don't have enough time now to post an argument but I want to be in this debate ).
Pro seems to say deers need a natural predator, Sure it is a good idea to have now but we don't see a crisis of ' too much deer ' . It would be very irrelevant, the deer has more predators then just the Wolves.
381.
Global warming is caused by humans
For
Scientists have concluded that most of the observed warming is very likely due to the burning of coal, oil, and gas. This conclusion is based on a detailed understanding of the atmospheric greenhouse effect and how human activities have been tweaking it. At the same time, other…
first of all let me proof that global warming is happening . The 10 indicators are: Land surface air temperature as measured by weather stations. You know all those skeptic arguments about how the temperature record is biased by the urban heat island effect, badly-sited weather…
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(1)As you never provide proof that your claims are true all of what you said is invalid. You never even proved that global warming is a real thing.(2) I use my source to prove that it is a hoax. You have not proved at all how the earth is warming and I have proof stating…
My opponent has many links that say that the Global heating of the earth is due to human activity.(1) If this is so why is mars heating up as well?(2) My opponent has proved that the earth is warming but has failed to prove that it is the humans fault. He claims that it is the…
382.
Climate change is happening and requires urgent action
For
Climate Change is causing the Earth to warm up measurably, and there are already signs of disaster. I argue that this is happening because there are scientific facts to prove it. Out of 918 peer-reviewed scientific papers on this subject, 0% disagreed that climate change is…
Climate change is happening. Here are some good sources to back it up. http://en.wikipedia.org... http://climate.nasa.gov... http://www.skeptic.com... https://www.ted.com... http://environment.nationalgeographic.com...
Against
Note: following argument copy and pasted from a previous debate of mine. Con FRAMEWORK My opponent is stating a specific scientific theory is true, and as the side making a positive assertion. She holds the burden of proof. If I simply negate her arguments without forwarding…
I was challenged to this out of nowhere. I'll just use this round for acceptance, and I urge my opponent to provide some arguments. Citations are a nice way to back up facts, but they are not a substitute for arguing. I look forward to my opponent's first argument.
383.
Solar energy should be expanded as a main power source
For
This debate will discuss the perks and flaws of solar energy. #1: The first round is for acceptance. #2: The second round will shortly discuss the qualities of solar energy. #3: The third round will revolve around the reasons that make solar panels and efficient or inefficient…
Clean Energy Source:Solar panels are not a standard energy source and as such, they have one really important feature that differentiates them from the rest of the energy systems commonly used today.Solar panels are completely eco-friendly and once they are installed, they do…
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Initial Installation Cost:The price of solar panels is a big drawback that makes most families reconsider their choice and get back to conventional energy sources. The cost of a single, high-quality solar panel can go up to $1000 and large household usually require two or three…
Thanks for challenging me to this debate, Scott. I will debate against solar energy and the use of solar panels in the households and commercial buildings. I'm excited to get this debate started.
384.
Man-made causes of warming are probably significant
For
detractors from MMGW man made global warming, who say it's not ssignificant, and only a hoax, usually rely on sun flares and volanoes. if you don't know what i'm tlaking about, then don't debate me. essential facts. one is that studies have shown that the sun cycles have…
I never said CO2 is negliglbe. I said it can be negligible. I acknowledge that CO2 isn't the only cause of increase of temp. If, the sun is causing the temp to rise because of higher than normal operations, then CO2 in that situation could be negligle, even if it's low. that…
Against
Alright, so my opponent had said that he never said CO2 is negligible, but it can be at times. Although it is contradictory, I will leave that statement alone. What my he had said in his second speech, was that if my evidence is the case at hand, then CO2 is negligible, and…
Okay, so I'm sorry to assume Al Gore is beloved, lol, I just thought he might back your opinion up some and that is why you liked him. Next, I believe that I've made natural changes as clear as can be. Global Warming comes from Global Cooling because when the Earth gets hot…
385.
The US should increase its use of nuclear energy
For
So first I'd like to begin by stating that you gave no evidence for most of your points although some of it is implied. 1. For this point I have two responses. First, there has never been a terrorist attack against a plant and most arguments along this line are just plain fear…
There will be 4 rounds. 1st round, both teams just post their arguments, no rebuttals. 2nd round, pro refutes neg's round 1arguments, neg then refutes pro's round 1 arguments and pro's round 2 rebuttal. 3rd round, pro will refute neg's round 2, neg will refute aff's round 3.…
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Argument 1: The current system, with a majority of energy being produced by coal and natural gas (41.9, 24.8) is harmful to the United States -the major polluter are cars not coal energy producing stations 1a)Generating energy with coal plants has many harmful side effects…
We are told that USA & the world at large faces an energy crisis unless we build new nuclear power plants. First the pemis of an energy crisis is fake & secondly nuclear energy is more of a risky & expensive solution, it creates layers of problems, we should rather invest…
386.
Human-caused climate change is a serious threat
For
RebuttalsFirst my arguments still stand. I think everyone already knows the Pope is not a climate change scientist. Opponent's arguments.1. Fossil Fuels do not cause an increase in CO2 emissions, which makes the first part of the IPCC's basic version of global warming…
I have noticed that a surprising number of people still think global climate change is a hoax. I hope to destroy some of that myth. Pope Francis recognizes climate change and calls for swift action. [0]Impact: I think the Pope knows what he is doing and thus man-made global…
Against
Thank you for posting this debate, I hope to be a worthy opponent!!!!Your argument is based on the pope's opinion as well as a scientific documentaryMy argument will be based on historical evidence as well as current scientific evidence that contradicts the theory of Global…
My opponent stated that"First and foremost, my opponent has dropped the issue of the Inconvenient truth documentary" However, my entire case has been in contradiction to the inconvenient truth documentary, as seen when my opponent states "scientific evidence clearly backs up…
387.
Desalination is a viable response to water crises
For
Extend arguments.
Thank you Purple_Circle!I will now respond to my opponent's arguments in the order listed.1. Energy CostsThe cost to maintain and operate desalination plants has been tremendously reduced in the last few decades. The image below shows how much less expensive they have become.…
Against
While desalination is a possible response to water shortages, in my opinion it is not the best option. Here is a list of reasons why I think that desalination is not a viable solution to water crises: 1. Energy costs The start-up costs of building a new desalination plant are…
I accept
388.
Government should address global warming as a top priority whatever the economic cost
For
So, as we've both stated repeatedly, we agree that humans are at least in part responsible for climate change, and that it will impact the economy if measures are taken to stop it. But once again, we have to make that choice. After all, every business regulation in some way…
Yes, actually I do have science on my side. Humans burning fossil fuels is the main cause of global warming. I'll leave a link proving this below. https://www.edf.org... And your right, I do believe that there would be damage to the economy if we passed laws to limit green…
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For the last time let me say that I absolutely agree that adding greenhouse gases to the air will make the earth warmer. That is a fact. Therefore the first article you presented is unnecessary. We all agree that more greenhouse gases will make the earth warmer.We also agree…
OK. First of all, I never said our emissions did not cause warming. In fact I said that clearly adding carbon dioxide to the air would, in fact, raise the temperature. However, I gave hard numbers that show how tiny of an impact we really have. To prove this, I provided a…
389.
Global warming is exaggerated and politically motivated
For
CO2 was just named a greenhouse gas in a 2006 court case, which to me was a very sketchy hearing. (Besides the fact that Al Gore was making back room deals to get this law passed.) My bad, I meant methane not propane. And it is a fact. "A United Nations report has identified…
"Twelve-month long drop in world temperatures wipes out a century of warming. Over the past year, anecdotal evidence for a cooling planet has exploded. -China has its coldest winter in 100 years. -Baghdad sees its first snow in all recorded history. -North America has the most…
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One doesn't name CO2 a greenhouse gas. The 2006 court case you are referring to was to force the EPA to do their job and fight pollution. The nature of greenhouse gases isn't a political one it's a product of the actual physical characteristics of the gas.…
* 2007 tied for the hottest year on record. http://www.giss.nasa.gov... Your argument was largely cut and pasted from: http://www.dailytech.com... Global Warming is a general global heating trend, whereas Climate Change is changes in climate due to global warming. Heat changes…
390.
Endangered species should be protected
For
Humanity owes a moral responsibility to future generations
Aesthetics
Against
Human rights trump those of lower animals
The term "endangered" is inconsistently applied
391.
Disposable consumer culture has made humanity irresponsible
For
Is Oprah Winfrey gay I know that other Women, not Woman on the idiot box is as she has declared it to be so. !O,OOO BC well I do wonder if the humane collective makes it to the year 10,000 AC. Maybe because Alert doesn't think so and Oprah Winfrey well I guess I had better do…
Have you retired from your executive position? Good for you. Live to work or work to live. And another sort reply of "uh yeah ditto that poetry stuff L O L" Ditto, what a cool title Pok"mon, it reminds me of the blob movie back in the day when slime that goo that green gunk…
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"lol" Albert Einstein- Oprah Winfrey's wife 10,000 BC
uh yeah ditto that poetry stuff L O L
392.
Wind energy should be expanded
For
Bet at resolved that David and Charles are gonna get pwned!
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. 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…
393.
Important natural resources will be depleted within 300 years
For
Moreover, global warming could reach new levels in 300 years. The natural resources may be depleted due to overheat (water evaporation, plant requiring water, fossil fuels burned) so that is another angle.
Well BOP can be shared, but I'll need to provide some proof anyways. Source 1 http://www.worldometers.info... This source shows the amount of water consumed in a day, which is 1.5 million liters, with 64000 liters demand increasing per year. It also says the world's population…
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Preface:- I should remind the voters that the BOP is on Pro, for he is making the affirmative positive claim: "In approximate 300 years, important natural resources should be finished", thus I am not compelled to support the counter-claim, I am only required to refute Pro's…
Note: - I shall remind Pro that the affirmative resolution is: "in approximate 300 years, important natural resources should be finished", not "assuming the current state of affairs, in approximate 300 years, important natural resources should be finished". A LOT can change in…
394.
Climate change is not an imminent danger
For
Due to many problems posting arguments for the last debate, Citrakayah and I have decided to restart the debate in order to iron out the structural problems of this debate and because the computer deleted my argument. I extend my opponent the best of luck. Full…
I. Natural Factors Point to Little or No Change in Climate I. A. The Sun My opponent claims that solar activity has diverged from temperatures since the 1980s. He, however, is making an incorrect conclusion. Between raw solar activity (solar irradiance) and temperature,…
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Right, last round my sources had a problem, but I've reposted them in the comments section.I thank my opponent for the fantastic debate, and may the best arguments win.C1: Public HealthFirst, I'd like to note that Pro hasn't addressed my points about dengue fever or yellow…
http://www.youtube.com... (For reasons that I cannot determine, the picture embed function continues not to work. My apologies.) I.A. The Sun: Well, I have no argument with saying that the Sun is the main factor on climate. Without it we'd be freezing--below freezing, in fact.…
395.
The current world cannot be sustained in the long term
For
I misread the original post so argued on your side on my opener so I apologize, I will try and redeem myself. Firstly energy or matter cannot be created or destroyed. This entails us to believe that we cannot actually 'generate' more energy or matter, just convert between the…
I fundamentally believe that although humanity appears to have an exponential growth rate of demand for anything and everything that this trend is curving off. We see that consumption of non-renewables appears to rise year on year yet we see that many nations now are investing…
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You can't pick up an article or turn on the news without running across the word "sustainability." So, I got to thinking about what sustainability means on an individual level—not from a purely ecological perspective, but from a humanistic one. Ecologically, sustainability is…
We need sustainable sources of energy for the future because we are using up our natural resources i.e. oil faster than the planet can replenish them. That means we will eventually run out of oil. It does not mean that no more oil will ever be created, it just means that it…
396.
Nuclear energy is better than our current energy system
For
con shows small problems relatively due to chernoblyl. oil air pollution kills millions. this debate was about the 'current system' which clearly is oil v nuclear with a focus. con is tryin to switch it to alternatve
if nothing every happens with a nuclea plant, that is reason enough to say we are ready. the current system involves the potential for alternative energy, as a stretch. it in fact involvves millions of deaths per year from air pollution and oil spills and other calamities
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To say that since nothing has happened means we are ready is a extremely false statement. Nothing major had happened with Chernobyl until the accidents. The Chernobyl accident killed 30 operators and firemen within the first 3 months. Acute Radiation Syndrome was diagnosed to…
I would like to start by thanking my opponent for this debating opportunity I will attack my opponent's points then give some of my own. My opponent talks about how much we have advanced since Chernobyl. But we cane ver be sure. Chernobyl was a horrible tragedy that has left…
397.
Human activity is the main cause of global warming
For
there's no question that temperature and CO2 is correlated. you can see that in the links i provided, historically. here is that they are more than just correlated, but tied together http://www.skepticalscience.com... you can click on "advanced" for advanced explanations of the…
global warming is significantly man man made here is a general website that debunks anti man made global warming folks, claim by claim http://www.skepticalscience.com... here is proof that carbon dioxide has nearly doubled and increased exponentially since the industrial…
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My opponent, again, mostly points to a link... I suppose I have to debate a blog. The website makes these claims1) CO2 causes warming through the greenhouse effect2) CO2 correlates with temperature3) Therefore, CO2 causes global warmingI will refute these in order1) CO2 causes…
Links Merely showing a website claiming it 'debunks' skeptics is not an argument. You should explain what the links describe and post them here. I argue with my opponent, not a website.A few things I agree with my opponent:1. It has warmed2. CO2 increased over the period of…
398.
Human activity is not solely responsible for global warming
For
"My opponent doesn't believe we humans have caused global warming." I never said that. I said I believe "Global warming is not solely humans fault." Second- "humans caused it. Experts said it." That is only partly true. Most experts believe otherwise:…
I believe global warming is not caused by humans.
Against
My opponent has ran out of time for this debate and could not counter any of my arguments.
My opponent was not able to post a new argument within the allotted time, therefore I am extending my arguments.
399.
Overpopulation is a major cause of global warming
For
See the topic is Overpopulation is one of the cause for global warming , I am not saying that overpopulation is the main cause for global warming . Ans ( LOL ) you are saying that global warming not exist . ( I do that by showing that Over population does not exist as well as…
See ...... the debate ain't on is there overpopulation on the globe / universe .. Secondly ...... let me revise you ...... food , clothing and shelter are the basic needs of a human being ... Hence .... more human beings = more shelters , more shelters = destroying of nature…
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Then for your kind information Global Warming is the one of the main environmental problem the globe is facing as the ozone layer is depleting because of that . That is incorrect, because Global Warming is the increasing of Earth's temperature due to the thickening of Earth's…
See ...... the debate ain't on is there overpopulation on the globe / universe ..You don't realize that the debate topic that we're debating is Resolved: Over Population is one of the cause for Global Warming. Which means I have to debate that over population isn't causing…
400.
Human-induced global warming is real
For
"Second, my opponent doesn't respond to my question asking him why temperatures have risen this sharply before with about the same time distance between each sharp rise. Therefore, he is in effect also ignoring my half of the debate, just like he has claimed that I have ignored…
It looks like that my opponent has resorted to ignoring my whole debate. "He did not prove that global warming was human induced." That is true as long as you ignore my arguments about how Co2 is increasing, concede my arguments about that being caused by humans, don't read or…
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He says CO2 is rising due to humans. That is not necessarily true, as I will get to later. He says temperatures are rising and on graphs it correlates with CO2. This statement is true. He says that there is correlation but also causation. He quotes his sources from Round 5 by…
So, not saying this is the deciding factor, but PRO does not respond to my definition of my role in BOP. Therefore, all I have to do is prove his arguments false. I'm arguing that my opponent has no definite proof to say that global warming is human induced. Here's what he…

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