Climate change has been a controversial problem for a long time. Many people agree that although rising temperatures will have serious consequences if left unchecked, we can avoid disaster if we adopt clean and renewable energy sources. Eduardo Porter, on the other hand, paints a different picture, believing instead that the effects of climate change are inevitable. He uses several techniques to argue his point, mainly word choice, authoritative sources, and statistics. Porter begins his essay with three short, straightforward sentences proclaiming that climate change is “bearing down upon you now” and that there is “nothing you-or anyone else can do to prevent the hit.” The directness of these sentences emphasizes the bleak prospects for humankind and succinctly summarizes the author 's main argument, that the negative consequences of climate change are inevitable. These three sentences also set the pessimistic tone of the essay which is reflected in Porter’s word choice. The use of “cataclysmic” in the next paragraph to describe future weather conditions immediately invokes the image of the “end of the world,” an unavoidable and disastrous event. He then uses the word “our” to describe the “stark” future to emphasize that no one will be spared from the effects of “our” changing climate. Next, the author describes the situation we are facing with the phrase “impending peril,” once again emphasizing our inescapable fate. The author’s word choice appeals to the reader’s
This abrupt sentence elicits a sense of urgency in readers, causing them to view the author’s argument with
Our Earth being both a place of sustenance and shelter is the only place that humans can survive as of right now. Although the discovery of survival might be possible in other planets in the future, the planet of our home is decomposing and transforming into a planet that no organism can survive. The natural order of things in an ecosystem is solely dependent on whether we create a disturbance that can penetrate earth’s shields. In “The World’s Hot Spot” by Thomas L. Friedman, an opinion columnist for the New York Times, suggests that we take a look at nature before it gets extreme and save our personal issues for later. In the article, the use of tone, diction, evidence, and vivid imagery were integrated to clearly portray the current situation of what mother nature is causing as consequences of the problems we create and our least concern in finding a solution.
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The world itself is ever changing. Two authors by the names of Pamela Paul and Michael Pollan would agree upon this statement and would add that not only is it changing but it’s direction is one that would cause much harm. Pamela Paul writes an exceptional essay, “Green, if not Clean” where she argues that the cleaning supplies that we use to maintain our homes can over time not only be harmful to the environment but to our own health. While Michael Pollan discusses the depth of that the result of the carbon footprint in his essay “Why Bother?”. Also the change that must be taken into action to end the crisis of climate change.
In the introduction of Michael Pollan’s Why Bother?, he addresses the title’s question , what he calls the “big question” that people concerned with the fate of the planet must face themselves. Through exploration of global warming and environmental crisis, Pollan’s desire is that his readers gain a deeper understanding to what “really is the big question facing us as individuals hoping to do something about climate change.” (Pollan 312) In expressing his goal of writing Why Bother?, Pollan greatly relies on ethos in the introductory to strengthen his argument. By asserting the different aspects, both scientific and personal, of global warming that he has considered and researched.
Every human brain is wired the same: to fear short-term threats. As a result, long-term problems such as climate change and world hunger are neglected by the U.S. until they pose a major threatーusually by then it is too late. Many scholars, understanding this disconnect, try to demonstrate the importance of investing in the future by instilling fear. Most prevalent today, it is repeated that if humans continue to release greenhouse gases, Earth will not be able to sustain human life and everyone will die. In response, people tend to comment, “not in my lifetime” or “scientists are dramatizing environmental observation for research money.”
This is clearly of consequence to all of us as we go about our daily lives living on this planet; it has served to further the discussion on global warming and informs the audience of the dangers of extreme weather. The article leaves several questions to be answered, it comes off as fear mongering because no clear solution is given. The article does present the information in a clear and easy to understand way, but cuts off too short to become truly concerned about the climate changing. So what is there to be done by us if we are to quell the onslaught of weather patterns that are extreme, unpredictable and Running
This includes many factors that impact the everyday life of many individuals. This may be more obvious is some places than others, but there will be changes nun-the less. Because of this there is not only a need to explain what these changes may look like, but also what is the cause. This assessment aims to establish this with the intent of utilizing the information to guide public policies (Melillo, Richmond, & Yohe, 2014, p. i). This processes begins with an education on the mechanics of climate change, specifically, what is happening and why.
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2. Brief analysis/warrant (How/Why this is important?)This shows how if we continue to pollute our atmosphere by emitting greenhouse gases such as carbon into our atmosphere, it will cause more natural disasters which will be more severe due to the rising temperatures which will allow for more severe storms, which is all a result from emissions. II. Conclusion A. Restate Thesis to remind the audience of your position: It can be said from the previous examples that global warming and climate change are both caused by human emission of greenhouse gases which result in consequences such as warmer temperatures and severe natural disasters.
The language used grabs the reader and hoists him closer to the picture the author has created. This style of writing is almost poetic and musical, ridden with an intelligent use of words, and words which might at times require an intelligent
The following comparison will be based on the cartoon essay Science Tales: Lies, Hoaxes, and Scams written by Darryl Cunningham in 2012, as well as “Dire Predictions about Climate Change”, written in form of letters to the editor of The New York Times, 15.05.2012. The two texts share the common theme of climate change. The obvious similarity between the two texts is the focus on climate change and where it comes from, as well as attempting to make the reader think a certain way. They want to persuade the reader to believe their particular point of view with reference to the controversy over global warming.
Homero Castro Ms. Cabaj English IV, 3rd period 12 February 2018 Global Warming Global Warming is affecting the entire world. The issue of global warming is important because it’s affecting everyone.
Climate Change is one of the most unsettling problems mankind faces today. It leaves an impact on every single living thing, on every continent, no matter the privilege. Long term investment must be used to change the world. People must do more than just change out their light bulbs for eco-friendly ones, or drive fuel efficient cars. A choice as simple as changing our diets could reduce a human’s carbon footprint by fifty percent.
You’ve probably heard of “climate change” or “pollution” before, from conversations or news article, but have you really thought about it then? What do you really know about this problem? What is it that makes it so horrifying that people all over the world are concerned about? Let’s talk about it now.