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por romina romina 10 anos atrás

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Why is climate change a controversial issue?

Climate change sparks significant debate due to its scientific, political, and public complexities. Divisions arise over whether to focus on adaptation or mitigation, with some advocating for adapting to inevitable changes as a cost-effective approach while others stress the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions despite the expense.

Why is climate change a controversial issue?

Why is climate change a controversial issue?

CLIMATE CHANGE

Consequence
Causes
Human activity

Wholly? Partially?

Definition
The increase of the global average of air temperature

Controversies concerning politics

Wait for impacts
Adapt to them

Should we adapt to it or moderate it?

USA- Adaptation-only policy
DO NOT reduce gases to limit warming

EXPENSIVE

DO adapt to inevitable changes

CHEAPER

Controversies concerning public

Poor understanding
Confusion between Global warming and Ozone depletion

Controversies concerning sciences

Global warming
Exists but NO FONDS
Unproved and dismissed it