Question.3744 - The speaker in Climate Change is Happening: Find Your LeverLinks to an external site. advocates taking actions to combat climate change; whereas, the speaker in Conversation with Global Warming Skeptic Anthony WattsLinks to an external site. presents some skeptical views on climate change. Write a 500-word essay that includes at least three strengths and at least one weakness of the arguments in each video. Also, describe your overall impression of the arguments made in each video. Consider the benefits of a free Writing ConsultationLinks to an external site. before submitting the assignment to your instructor. When you are ready for your instructor to evaluate your work, save your file in its original format (no PDF without instructor approval) as NATS2503_YourName_Debate to your computer. Upload and submit the file to this assignment.
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Essay: Climate Debate Rodney Stithem Mid-American Christian University NATS 2503 (Introduction to Meteorology) Professor John Ensworth October 18th, 2024 Essay: Climate Debate Considering the insights from Kerr (2019) that imply real-time observation of climate impacts on indigenous communities, Kerr's firsthand account of the Inuit community in Baker Lake emphasizes the immediate, tangible effects of climate change on vulnerable populations; his argument is particularly strong because it highlights that the community, despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions, is disproportionately affected, wherein, Kerr explores a broader issue of climate justice, where the world's poorest and least responsible for climate change bear its heaviest consequences. Kerr's (2019) argument is well-grounded in real-world observation and highlights the ethical dimensions of climate inequality systems thinking in Climate Solutions, firstly, Kerr tends to imply the need to integrate a systems-level perspective, particularly in their analysis of energy inefficiency; for example, pointing out that 67% of energy is rejected (wasted) from the system emphasizes a critical issue in energy management and emphasizes the opportunity to improve efficiency. Which seems to be an effective approach tackling climate action by demonstrating that addressing inefficiencies could both reduce emissions and offer economic opportunities. Secondly, solutions like moving Dartmouth from steam to hot water systems interlinked with local interventions to larger global problems; wherein Kerr implies the need for collaborative action approach by touching on how individual actions, when scaled, can have a broader impact. Drawing in inspiration from Mother Teresas philosophy of "doing little things with great love," the Kerr (2019) conveys that while individual actions may seem small, they contribute to larger systemic change, wherein the intent of Kerr's argument is to align with behavioral change theories in climate activism, where collective small actions add up to meaningful impact. Kerr's (2019) call to encourage everyone to find their "little thing" to fight climate change, emphasizing empowerment rather than paralysis. Considering the insights from the video by Rosi Kerr (2019) that depicts a lack of specificity in policy and technological solutions, wherein although Kerr tends to address the need for action by advocating for efficiency improvements and transitioning energy, experiencing a notable absence of detailed technological and policy solutions that could substantively mitigate climate change. Yet several developing nations' energy transitions, such as switching to biomass and leveraging waste for biofuel, are noted, but there is no deep technical exploration or critical analysis of these strategies in terms of policymaking and regulations imposed on transport and other polluting sectors (Kerr, 2019). For example, biomass is highlighted as a short-term solution but is presented without discussing the potential challenges, such as sustainable forest management or the carbon neutrality debate around biomass fuels, which in turn tends to weaken the argument since cnge solutions need robust, evidence-based approaches that weigh the advantages and limitations of each technology (Kerr, 2019). I believe Kerr implies a strong need to interlink climate change with social justice to achieve a sense of wholesome energy efficiency and the power of individual action, but it could be improved with a more rigorous discussion of policy frameworks and technological solutions rather than imposing restrictions on developing nations. References TEDx Talks, & Kerr, R. (2019, June 27). Climate Change is Happening: Find Your Lever | Rosi Kerr | TEDxDartmouth [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY-PEprjaFcMore Articles From Science
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