US GU Assig #14–Please see attached instructions. Thank you.

Assignment #14: The Climate of Change

Required Reading

Gates - Who Will Suffer Most from Climate Change? (2015)

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/farmers-adapt-to-climate-change-by-bill-gates-2015-09

Required - Watch the videos:

Causes and Effects of Climate Change _ National Geographic - YouTube.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4H1N_yXBiA

The Urban Green - YouTube.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o86Ut6kAEMQ

Please write a short essay for the following questions:

1. Do you believe that Climate Change is real? Explain why or why not in your response.

2. If you believe Climate Change is real, what are some of the causes and effects of climate change? Give examples. OR

3. If you do not believe that Climate Change exist, give your thoughts on what you believe is the cause of the extreme weather adjustments in various parts of the world (i.e., Melting Icebergs, Wildfires, Tsunami, Hurricanes, Earthquakes and Tornadoes). Give examples.

Prepare an original and thoughtful (including references) response of 400 words.

Student participation includes the following attributes:

Comments show evidence of a thorough reading and analysis of the material(s) -- this means the inclusion of references
Points are relevant to the discussion in terms of increasing everyone’s understanding and are not merely a regurgitation of the readings.
Care is taken to distinguish among different kinds of information; i.e. facts, opinions, assumptions, or inferences.
There is a willingness to test new ideas rather than remain cautious and safe.
Submissions utilize correct word usage, spelling, and punctuation.

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE WRITER:

Please read the required readings and watch video. Please see links above.

Follow the instructions above. The entire essay should be no less than 400 words in length.

The responses should be no less than 200 words in length for each question

You should quote at least three works mentioned in the required readings and videos.

Sources cited should be from reading documents and videos.

Thank you,

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