Estimates of the amount of warming resulting from the doubling of greenhouse gases range from 3.6 degrees to 8 degrees F. Scientists and economists say that this justifies an aggressive response. There has been ongoing debates of what to do and what not to do in order to reduce the rising temperatures, but there hasn't been an actual answer yet. There is a goal of the group of 8 Industrial powers to reduce global emissions by 50 % in 2050. But they did not set a line from which to measure that reduction. Countries such as China and India say they will do what they can to curb their emissions of greenhouse gases as long as it doesn't make their economies suffer.
In Copenhagen in December, 2009, negotiators planned to try to settle on basic terms of two global climate agreements. One is to renew commitments of countries bound by the Kyoto emissions limits and the second would be to rein in emissions of all countries to varying extents depending on their emissions history and their wealth. While planning this, Democratic leaders in the United States Senate are trying to pass a bill aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
I think these are good, productive steps towards reducing this on-going problem of global warming. I believe this is a severe problem and I do not want to see things worsen. These steps the countries of the world are taking to help stop this is very beneficial. This should be one of the major problems of the whole world, and every country should contribute as much as they can to solve it.
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Global warming is a problem that is effecting the enitre world. Because of this all countries need to do their part in reducing greenhouse gases. If we don't the consequences could be bad.
I think the world would benefit from new enegry sources. Fossil fuels are harming the enviroment and is to expensive. If we could make a new energy source, that could burn safely, i think the whole world will benefit. Fossil fuels won't be around forever, so eventualy we'll have to explore new options anyway.
If we don't curb greenhouse gas emmisions, there could be serious reults. With the changing climate, there are many species in danger. Polar bears will be extinct in nature unless something chages. They just won't be able to live in a climate that is warming like it is.
I think the leading coutries need to take the initiative and change their countries emmission policies. Although many countries are worried about there economies, this should be a number one priority. There must be ways to cut emmissions down and still have a respectful economy
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