Quote 5

"Our generation has inherited an incredibly beautiful world from our parents and they from their parents. It is in our hands whether our children and their children inherit the same world."
Richard Branson

I like this quote because I feel very strongly as to what Richard Branson said.  It is up to us to make the Earth that we are going to pass down to our children, and their children.  It is up to us to make the Earth a safe and healthy place for them to live, a place where they will have many natural resources and beautiful sceneries.  Some people, such as myself, are very scared to see what our generation is going to do with the Earth.  And even more scary thinking about what the Earth is going to be like when we pass it down to our children.  I feel very strongly about this quote, and really urge people to look at global warming more seriously.  It is a huge improvement for us as individuals to start doing our part, such as recycling, cutting down on garbage, and using less electricity.  Nobody wants to have their children or their grandchildren growing up in a polluted, scarce environment.  It is so surprising to me that people still deny that global warming is real, after all of the evidence that scientists have.  Even if people believe that the Earth is going through natural changes, they should still realize that the natural process and the man-made disaster are two different things.  After doing a research paper on global warming, I have started recycling, cutting back on water and garbage, as well as trying to spread the word.  I hope that the rest of the world will see it and take action before it is too late.

Quote 4

"All across the world, in every kind of environment and region known to man, increasingly dangerous weather patterns and devastating storms are abruptly putting an end to the long-running debate over whether or not climate change is real. Not only is it real, it's here, and its effects are giving rise to a frighteningly new global phenomenon: the man-made natural disaster."
Barack Obama

I thought this quote coming from the President of the United States was powerful.  Then I read another quote from a previous President of the United States, and it made me enjoy this quote even more.  Barack Obama is saying that the argument of whether or not climate change is real is starting to come to an end.  It is becoming a dead end road for those people who keep fighting this issue, and continue claiming that it is “bull shit”.  Scientists that support the idea that global warming is real are beginning to pull ahead in the race to prove which side is real and which side is fake.  Barack Obama refers to “devastating storms” being tied in with global warming.  I like how Barack said “…Not only is it real, it’s here…”.  Many people refer to global warming as a man-made disaster, and I couldn’t agree more.  I think that the Earth is going through some natural changes as well, and I think that people like to blame climate change solely on the fact that some of it is occurring naturally.  But the human impact on global warming is real, and serious, and it is not the natural changes in the Earth that is going to cause species to become extinct, and make the oceans flood the lands.  I like the quote by Barack, because if somebody’s words are going to be words of encouragement for the American country to take action against global warming, it is going to be his.

Quote 3

"The global warming scenario is pretty grim. I'm not sure I like the idea of polar bears under a palm tree."
Lenny Henry

I like this quote because even though it sounds absolutely ridiculous, it is not far from the scenario.  Global warming is causing glaciers all around the world to melt, which in return causes sea levels to rise.  Well, another horrible thing about glaciers melting besides sea levels rising is that glaciers are the home to thousands of arctic animals.  Where do the animals go if the glaciers melt?  There have been reports of people finding polar bears that have drowned in the oceans.  The glaciers are melting and stranding the animals in the middle of the oceans.  Scientists say that there are some species that are going to be able to adapt to sever climate changes, but most of them will not.  I can’t imagine a polar being able to adapt to such a severe climate change such as one that would cause the animals to have to live in tropical places.  I can somewhat see the polar bear species possibly being able to adapt to the change in a way that will not be too severe, such as possibly living in a slightly warmer climate, but that is what they are doing tight now!  It is only going to keep getting worse.  Polar bears are already living in substantially warmer climates already, they will not be able to survive much more if their homes are disappearing, and their food is scarce.  The arctic is suffering from global warming immensely, and there isn’t anything we can do to take back the damage that has already been done, we can only help stop it in the future.

Quote 2

“While human-induced global warming is not going to turn present-day Earth into present-day Mars, global warming is dire enough that our most distinguished scientists recently concluded that as many as 1 million species on the planet could be extinct by 2050 if affairs do not change.”

Jay Inslee

I like this quote because I like how he said “…global warming is not going to turn present-day Earth into present-day Mars…”.  I like it because you can tell that the purpose of the quote is not to claim that the Earth is going to turn into a scenario like mars, because a lot of people do think that.  However, once the reader accepts that fact, he then goes on to say “…as many as 1 million species on the planet could be extinct by 2050…”, which to me says Earth isn’t going to become a flaming ball because of human induced actions, but 1 million species will be extinct, and that is just the beginning.  I think the quote helps clarify some peoples understanding about global warming.  Also, 2050 is not that far away, speaking in terms of science, and many more species are going to continue becoming extinct after 2050.  We really are just digging ourselves into a huge hole, and by the time a majority of Earth’s population realizes it, the Earth is going to be scarce on many natural resources, many species are going to be extinct, and it is just going to be too late.  I also like this quote a lot because I think it is a good saying to help open peoples’ eyes about the matter at hand.  If people continue at the rate we are today, by 2050 1 million species are going to be extinct.  Well what about by 2100, that’s even scarier.  It will probably be more like 2 million extinct species, or possibly even more.

Quote 1

"Some people will insist that any change our planet is experiencing is simply a natural, cyclical process, the actions of human beings have nothing to do with it."

I chose this quote because I think that one of the biggest problems with global warming is convincing people to believe that our actions are contributing to the greenhouse gases.   I am not saying that I don’t believe the Earth is going through a natural process, because that could very well be a part of it.  However, I do think that step number one should be to get everybody on the same page.  I realize that there will always be people who do not believe in global warming, it is impossible to convince the whole world.  But, imagine how much more easy it would be to take action against global warming if we had the effort from the whole world working together.  At, the same time I do not suggest putting off actions towards global warming just because not everyone believes in it.   All I am saying is that it would make it much easier if the planet as a whole was involved.  In almost all of my research that I have done, the number one assumption that people make is that the Earth is too big for humans to have any horrible lasting impact on it.  Well, I think those people are just foolish and in denial if you ask me.  I suggest for those people to do some research on global warming, and it probably won’t take too long for them to change their minds.  I liked this quote because it really is a main issue for global warming.

Summary & Evaluation 8

"Know Your Nukes"  Judy Pasternak

Summary

Many people may not have given much thought to nuclear power since Three Mile Island and Chernobyl sent the industry into a "deep sleep" some 20 years ago, but what was old is now new again.  With the issues off global warming rising, nuke's boosters repurposed fission as a reliable low-carbon alternative to coal and natural gas.  Investment "gurus" claim that uranium-mining stocks as the next big thing.  Politicians look at nuclear as a possible solution to U.S. dependence on foreign oil.  On the other side, the Sierra Club claims that the nuclear industry is no closer to finding a way to safely dispose of its long lasting radioactive waste than it was 50 years ago. 

Evaluation

This article had a lot of infomation in it that I have never heard before regarding to glbal warming.  It was very interesting to read about a possible solution to global warming that involves nukes.  I though that the author was a crdible source.  The article also showed both sides of the prespective.  One from the side who agree that nukes can make a difference, and then on the other side they claim that the technology and knowledge is no closer than what it was 50 years ago.  I think that the information the author gave was easy to understand, except it didn't really explain the process of the nuclear solution.  Therefore, leading me to believe that  maybe they aren't as far ahead as they are claiming to be.  Overall, I think that this is a credible source, however not a lot of the information would be useful for a reasearch paper because there wasn't really any proven facts to use. 

Summary & Evaluation 7

"The Current State of Climate  Change Law"  Michael Gerrard

Summary

Michael Berrard says that there are three words that are best used to describe the current state of climate change law are fragmentation, uncertainty, and insufficiency.  Almost everyone who takes climate change seriously believes that comprehensive federal legislation is needed.  President Obama and the majority of the House and Senate agree, but interest groups and partisan posturing combined to form an "almost impenetarble bramble bush" .  Legal tools are also being thrown at the problem, creating more gaps and little coordination.  EPA is doing the best they can to regulate.  Many industries are having a problem planning to go green because they can't see a clear road ahead.  The legislative outcome that is practical in the near future will believe far less greenhouse gas emissions reduction than scientists tell us is needed to avoid serious climate consequences.

Evaluation

While reading the article, I concluded that it is a very reliable source.  It used sources that were credible, and I would definitely  use it again.  The author wrote the article very well, and it was very easy for me to follow.  The thing that I liked most about the article, is that it was opinion based, but it was all backed up with legitimate scientific evidence. I suggest people who are writing research papers to at least read some articles from this source, because it really helps to see both sides, and is a great persuasive article.