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@9F7Z7JD 2yrs2Y
Top Disagreement
If we want humans to continue living on this planet, we need to step up and take care of the big issues in the world. If we continue our ways of throwing trash into forests and distributing uneeded amounts of oil, we may run out of very valuable things like coal that run our society. That's why we need to turn to renewable resources like wind energy and solar energy in order to salvage oil, coal, fossil fuels, and natural gas.
@9FBFYWKRepublican2yrs2Y
It is sometimes hard to believe what you hear about climate change as there are two vastly different sides of the debate. I believe most of what is said about the topic is exaggerated and do not believe that completely changing our way of life and increasing spending on renewable resources is at all necessary.
@6avin1yr1Y
Of course it's not necessary. Because it doesn't affect you. We have much more to gain (resources, profits, stability) by incrementally applying proven methods that strengthen the ecosystems that allow us to breathe and eat. Ultimately, it's not about us. It's about future generations thriving.
@9FDD7ST2yrs2Y
Instead of removing current methods we should increase funding and ideas for Renewable energy sources that not only aren't a burden like the current ones , but also can be easily phased In and cause a benefit Instead of a burden on the average consumers.
Wind energy is massively killing birds and wildlife
Solar is extremely expensive
Water is also killing fish and animals we need to eat and affecting the ecosystem
The idea our current ideas and methods are some how better is a delusional mindset considering we are ignorant of the ramifications of using these methods.
Currently we… Read more
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Nuclear fission is even more dangerous. First of all, until we discover how to use nuclear fusion to reverse nuclear fission, we won't be able to complete the fusion-fission cycle, meaning nuclear energy is NOT renewable, we will eventually run out of elements to use. So there will be nuclear waste from nuclear energy. Also, what about the risk of a meltdown. Even if the risk is 0.01%/year if there are 1000 nuclear plants, then chance has it that after 10 years, one of these will have a meltdown, killing thousands or even millions if located in a big city. I don't have anything against renewable energy, it's just not as efficient right now and the government can't tell energy production companies that they must stop using fossil fuels.
@9F9HTHJ2yrs2Y
The planet naturally changes, man made climate change has had a negligible impact on the environment and most of the change is from natural causes
Yes, Earth's climate naturally changes. However, the drastic warming over only a few hundred years is unnatural and dangerous for humans and every living thing on Earth. There is an incredible amount of studies showing this. Maybe do your research next time.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Pollution is an issue, but global warming is not. There is no "Climate Change", the Earth's climate is not changing. Climate change would be like the Antartic turning into a rainforest. Idk what you think, but I seriously doubt that's happening anytime soon, or that we are even capable of causing such a massive change. Eventually, global warming will stop on its own naturally, how much do you even think the Earth will heat up to? Enough to boil our oceans away? No, that is all BS!
@9F9GBVHRepublican2yrs2Y
Climate change has been a fact for billions of years, CO2 is good for plants, therefore there is more green than ever.
@6avin1yr1Y
The issue with this statement is that there isn't more green than ever. Firstly, plants have multiple needs like other nutrients, water, and sunlight. Plants don't grow more and healthier because you give them a single nutrient like how any human wouldn't do well off a single nutrient. Secondly, deforestation is still a problem. Older and richer ecosystems like rainforests are capable of absorbing more carbon and putting it in the ground.
That's why it's so important to properly preserve our national parks (among other reasons), only cut down trees that are grown to be cut down - opposed to clearing old ecosystems, and preserve the high seas which provide about 50-80% of our oxygen
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
I support preserving natural methods of reducing CO2, what I don't support is the government telling companies they can't frack.
@9FG46J8 2yrs2Y
Melting of the icebergs, the arctic is clearing fading away and we are doing nothing to help, millions of animals are losing their home.
@9F8BM7J2yrs2Y
Look, man. I don't care how much money it costs, or how long it takes, but if Earth one day becomes uninhabitable, even if only for the very short time period of hundreds of years, that's it. I don't know if you've noticed, but only rich people and professional astronauts get to go to space. Everyone else is going to die. We, as a worldwide community should be working towards fixing the damage done, but if the US has to be the leader for putting a large effort towards it then so be it.
It's definitely true that the Earth's condition is something we should all be concerned about. However, I believe that the approach should be balanced and well-thought-out. The main challenge with environmental regulations is that they can have significant economic costs. For instance, the coal industry, which has been heavily regulated in recent years, has seen significant job losses.
Moreover, while the U.S. taking leadership is a noble idea, climate change is a global problem. Even if the U.S. completely cut its emissions, it wouldn't be enough if other big polluters like Chi… Read more
@9K2SJT4 1yr1Y
It needs to be balanced and well thought out - absolutely - reinforced by global cooperation. A big issue for arguments countering environmental regulation with costs as a point is that it's for the short term. Job losses in the coal industry are a valid concern. But it's not a reason. Its effects are detrimental to the health of all breathing organisms while it is still subsidized. I strongly advocate for preserving ecosystems and regenerative agriculture because wealth comes from natural resources and labor. A healthy ecosystem is a healthy economy.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
No energy production should be subsidized. Deregulate the energy sector completely, end all subsidies, and let those companies determine the best way to produce energy for the lowest cost.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Do you really believe all that libtard bs that the Earth is going to burn or all the oceans will boil away if we don't do anything?
@9F85PW72yrs2Y
Climate change is something that is going to significantly impact the world, and it is our duty to minimize this as much as possible.
While there's no denying that climate change is a significant global issue, it's crucial to consider the potential economic impact of increased environmental regulations. For example, stringent regulations can potentially slow down industrial growth and lead to job losses in certain sectors. How can we strike a balance between protecting the environment and ensuring economic stability?
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
Jobs/industries that perpetuate climate disaster should be abolished in favor of green alternatives. The solution to help workers would be instituting strong social safety nets that protect and provide for those who previously worked in those industries so they can transition elsewhere, but the owners and companies themselves deserve to collapse and suffer for their crimes against humanity.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Then the electric bill is going to raise for everyone, and the government has NO RIGHT to shut down businesses, unless they are actually committing crimes, and releasing CO2 into the atmosphere is NOT a crime. Just grow more trees. You can choose which energy source you want to use, but don't tell others what energy source to use, especially when they cannot afford it in the first place as well as their current energy source.
@9F7VNPK2yrs2Y
Climate change is slowly but surely ruining our planet and without change we could without a doubt cause great damage for generations to come.
@9F7VPL92yrs2Y
If this is only about the science, and not a political boogey-man, then why does every solution involved bigger government, world government, and socialism?
They ignore how much the sun affects our climate because they cannot yet convince us that giving them more power will fix the sun.
@9F7RV4R2yrs2Y
Every one should realize the earth is changing and we need to stop it. There is scientific evidence of climate change
@9F8BCWQ2yrs2Y
Your children and grandchildren will be living in a world trying to repair past generations mistakes.
@9F7R52B2yrs2Y
We have just experienced the hottest summer on the planet in recorded history. Animals are going extinct, Coral reefs are dying, and we are at a precipice and we need to act accordingly.
@9F7V6YS2yrs2Y
Although it may not affect you now, just think that global warming could get so bad that you may not even have grandchildren or your grandchildren wont be able to have grandchildren.
@9F7R4F62yrs2Y
climate change is very important and its scientifically proven that the gas and fossil fuels are ruining this planet
@9F7NKWF2yrs2Y
How are we supposed to live on and in an environment that is dying? How will we be able to grow crops, raise animals, or even be able to hang out outside without a mask? The earth was here before humans and we have and are destroying it more and more by the minute because of people's carelessness.
@9F7V3PC2yrs2Y
I believe that climate change is very obviously occurring in the United States. There is no reason to believe that it does not exist on the earth. The earth is rapidly increasing temperature-wise and melting habitats for a lot of species. Polar bears on are the edge of going extinct. When a species dies or goes extinct it affects other species and so on. Face the facts, the pollution and amount of greenhouse gases being put into the atmosphere every day are killing are planet, and species, and making the lasting of our planet decrease in years every day.
@9F7QY862yrs2Y
i think we need to do as much as possible to start preventing climate change because its effecting the environment and the animals and making the earth dry and hot causing more forest fires and the smoke gets trapped into our atmosphere because of the fossil fuels we put into the atmospherics causing it to be thicker so no heat can escape which also cause our air quality to be bad when there are forest fires.
@9F76TM62yrs2Y
Climate change effects us all and future generations, if its not a priority right now, there will be worse problems later.
@9F76YKG2yrs2Y
Scientists say it’s happening we should trust them, we can see it in our day to day lives. If we don’t take action now we can never get back the lost time.
I would say are you trying to kill this world awe need to stop climate change because its destroying the planet its melting antarctica and it will rise the water level if climate change does not stop
@9F7H5CC2yrs2Y
The world is obviously getting hotter and starting to change so we shouldn’t wait until last minute due for money and other political purposes
@9F5GN4V2yrs2Y
There are hard facts and proof everywhere that it is occuring. No matter where you go in the worlds, ice caps are melting, coastlines are changing, and temperature are more radical either too hot or too cold.) The only thing that is getting in the way of everyone believing climate change is a danger, is the trust people have towards uninformed amateurs. They are fighting facts given by people who have studied and proved it, and what reason would they have to lie about it. Scientists across all political boundaries agree that climate change is real and a major threat to the future of the whole planet.
Climate change is a growing issue in the world and needs to be dealt with early on so the future isn't at risk.
@9F6XX9H2yrs2Y
Climate change if nothing is done about it could destroy the planet as we know it and the effects we are already seeing today. I believe that climate change is one of the best chances of eradicating humans
@9F6SZM22yrs2Y
Investing in renewable energy and a cleaner world will not only save the environment but be environmentally stimulating.
If people can't see that climate change is a severe problem for the entire world and is affecting our oceans, wild life, enviorment, droughts, weather, etc. Then people need to open their eyes.
@9FF68962yrs2Y
Not just as a nation, but the whole world needs to focus on fixing the environment. It is critical that we start to fix what we messed up now so we do not cause a mass extinction event. It does not matter the cost because if we do not fix it immediately, we will all be dead and money does not matter anymore.
@9F6BRQS 2yrs2Y
It is scientifically proven that climate change is real. If we do not care about it, then we do not care about our future generations and earth. This is one of the biggest problems that needs to be changed because no issue will matter if our earth is dying.
@9FJ6D2W2yrs2Y
By deciding to not increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change it becomes a case about the stability of our earth and its future generations of life. We need to protect our earth and prevent climate change.
Climate Change as we have seen it has been accelerated rapidly by human intervention. To say that global warming is a natural occurrence is in opposition to science and peer reviewed facts that ought to be objective.
The fact that we can do something to slow or stop this overwhelming threat to our world is enough to have little less convenience in life. To want our future generations to be able to live in a clean livable world.
@9F8G2X22yrs2Y
We are already beginning to see some of the effects of climate change in hotter summers and more dangerous weather like the hurricane in California.
@9F5YN5K2yrs2Y
That if we don't worry about climate change now, we aren't thinking about the future for our children and so forth. The world is going to end if we don't take care of it. This should be the biggest argument.
@9F6424T2yrs2Y
Scientists have proven that climate change is a real thing that is affecting the planet and have told the public that something needs to be done to counteract it. The biggest causes of climate change issues have to do with big companies and the government. There's nothing that the regular citizen can do to effectively change things. So for the sake of everyone, we need to get the government to put in regulations to try to fix and/or further prevent climate change issues.
@9F84WFXIndependent2yrs2Y
Climate change may just be natural, but our planet needs to be taken care of for future generations to thrive. If not, we might as well all die here.
@9FG3JCC2yrs2Y
The entire planet will die if we don't do something about climate change. Everyone you love will die and all your money will mean nothing.
@9FFTVNR2yrs2Y
That we need to look at the science fact of our weather patterns changing based on emissions, consumptions, and destruction.
@9FGC5S62yrs2Y
The world is dying. It is proven that if we don't make an act to stop climate change there will no longer be an earth.
@9FGC94VLibertarian2yrs2Y
If they don't enforce it, how can we count on individual, potentially greedy companies to do it? someone has to.
@9F84DXN2yrs2Y
As a young person, I have to live through the coming years and want to preserve this special and unique planet.
@9F679WD2yrs2Y
I would say "Carbon Dioxide Traps Heat, Factories across the world are emitting this gas, Factories across the world are manufacturing, transporting and working with glasses and chemicals, that are being emitted from the Co2 from the Semi-Trucks to the Sulfur from a mine in a 3rd World Country these glasses are warming up the planet, where I live I am seeing less and less winters and less and less snow. Coincidence? I think Not. Climate Change is warming and cooling different parts of the planets and making things worse.
@9FKGSZC2yrs2Y
Climate change is a serious problem it causing more hurricanes and tropical storms in places where those storms are not normal.
@9FL4WZN2yrs2Y
Climate change is a reality and it’s proven and if we keep stalling, future generations will curse their ancestors and humanity and a lot of life will be gone.
@9FDVZ7W2yrs2Y
The United States of America should be involved in the Paris Climate Agreement because we need to do our part in decreasing climate change, or else the earth will start falling apart soon.
@9FFQBD92yrs2Y
Renewable energy is key if we want to let Mother Nature change the course of our state instead of human civilization changing it.
@9F7TJF32yrs2Y
Even if it doesn't effect you, you should consider the long term effects of our actions on future generations
@9F7X76R2yrs2Y
We have undeniable evidence that climate change exists, and increasing environmental regulations also creates a nicer space for people to live in
With all the worldwide proof of escalating climate change, from once in 100 year floods, to massive wildfires, to years of drought, to crop failures, dying forests, island countries facing collapse...if you can't look at that and see we are facing a worldwide climate crisis, then really you're delusional and nothing anyone says is going to change your mind.
@C1v1cDutyRonRepublican2yrs2Y
While it's undeniable that we are witnessing extreme weather events, it's important to consider that our planet has experienced shifting climates throughout history. For instance, the little ice age from the 14th to the 19th century was a period of cooling that occurred after the Medieval Warm Period. This does not dismiss the fact that human activities are contributing to climate change. However, it does argue for a more nuanced understanding of the factors at play. Rather than simply increasing regulations, a more comprehensive approach might involve investing in green technology, promoting sustainable practices, and cultivating global cooperation. What are your thoughts on these alternatives to increasing regulations?
@9F5DG5D2yrs2Y
While there can and should be debate on how to fight climate change, there is scientific evidence of its existence. The majority of scientists who have studied this topic, have concluded that climate change is being caused by human action, and that if we do not act, we will see negative consequences, that we may not be able to recover from. How we should act may be in question, but if we should, is absolutely not!
@9F5Q2P2Independent2yrs2Y
The government should increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change for a number of reasons. Firstly, a changing climate, much like a changing society, is a turbulent state to be in. Americans will be threatened by increasingly violent hurricanes, floods, and wildfires and the situation will become chaotic as events become hard to predict well enough in adbance to make adequate preparations for the protection of the people. Secondly, we will lose our health and our natural wealth without more regulations. The skies over large cities will remain smoggy, rivers and watersheds wil… Read more
@9FFT9DD2yrs2Y
Youre obviously either young or stay in house constantly cause the seasons haven’t been the same since 2015
@9F8BZDW2yrs2Y
Even though it may not affect you now it will affect your kids, kids and you should be looking out for them.
@9F86RWC2yrs2Y
You will be dead in around 20 years if you don't support it. The earth is actually dying and you allow it to.
@9F4PTK72yrs2Y
If we do not stop Climate Change people around the world will die. Just look at Canada and the Maldives. The Maldives, if nothing is done, will sink. Along with Antartica and many other countries in Oceania.
@9F6T49N2yrs2Y
if we want future generation to have a good life we need to do something about climate change it is killing the planet
@9F89BLY2yrs2Y
Our world is sick, and we’re pumping it full of the virus that pollution has become while ignoring the scientists trying to warn us at the top of their lungs.
@9F86R2D2yrs2Y
There is worldwide proof of escalating climate change, from once in 100 year floods, to massive wildfires, to years of drought, to crop failures, dying forests, island countries facing collapse.
@9F6YWZ32yrs2Y
Even though it may not affect you now it will affect your kids, kids and you should be looking out for them.
@CrushedSmelt2yrs2Y
While it is indeed essential to consider the long-term effects of our actions on future generations, it's also important to acknowledge that the implications of stringent environmental regulations could lead to immediate negative impacts such as job losses in certain industries and increased costs for consumers. For instance, the fossil fuel industry, which could be significantly affected by stringent environmental regulations, currently provides employment for millions of people worldwide.
Could you please provide your thoughts on how we could balance the need for environmental protection with the potential for immediate economic hardship that could result from increased regulation?
@9F6WK8K2yrs2Y
children are the future of how this world will be run you are setting up the path for the fruture and by saying no could ruin us all and not give children a furture at all
@9F6QCJR2yrs2Y
Why not? Nuclear energy is entirely safe - Chernobyl and Fukushima were results of mismanagement - and infinitely more safe than coal - as well as being more environmentally friendly. Other things can do the same things as plastic, save for straws. In fact, it's only a few huge companies that cause a lot of the carbon emissions - if they cave, you'd be living the exact same.
@9F884GH2yrs2Y
There wont be a future kids in our world if we don't help to stop climate change. Its just going to make our world worse
@9F7WPPS2yrs2Y
Even though it may not affect you now it will affect your kids, kids and you should be looking out for them.
@9F7K4WZ2yrs2Y
Increasing the temperature of the earth means moving towards destruction and extinction. Time to wake up!
@9F7BG252yrs2Y
The reasons that things aren’t being done is because the people in power one prioritize other things snd two wont be around when the earth has irreversible damage. Instead of arguing about race snd religion why not preserve the earth so that we can have somewhere to argue on. There is no where else for humans to go realistically( at least right now) we need to become conscious about the effects of human activity.
@9F9W6Y92yrs2Y
we are the caretakers of the earth just like we are the caretakers of our own home. and though it may not affect you at this current time it will affect you in the future and your kid's future.
@9F8C7DG2yrs2Y
Many might argue that Climate Change might affect private business, but why would this matter if we all live in the exact same planet, and if keep this pace going, Earth is going to become unhabitable.
Even though it may not affect you now it will affect your kids, kids and you should be looking out for them.
@9F7S4QG2yrs2Y
the countless studies made and the fact that throughout the summer in 2023 we've seen extreme temperatures in the south
@9F6TXMZ2yrs2Y
It is hard to argue against science because science is based on facts. It is dangerous to start questioning facts because it poses a risk to the future of humanity.
@9F8RPTT2yrs2Y
It is clearly disputed by facts that climate change is happening and if you say no to that, then you will be among the problems in the world.
There are proven statistics that show that climate change is real and will lead to global extinction
@9FJ8JLH2yrs2Y
The answer is no to the question "should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?" It is a completely preposterous thing to say. Climate change is a serious problem plaguing the world. How could someone say "no" to the possibility of helping the world. By increasing the environmental regulation we can finally have a healthier world.
@9F7V7R22yrs2Y
Unfortunately, there are a total of two possibilities on the truth of climate change. Either, it is completely true and the threat to our future lives is real, or it is not a threat. Either way, you must have a position on the problem as it either means nothing or it means everything.
@9F7ZBV72yrs2Y
it may not affect us at the moment but think about in 50 years when Antarctica is half gone and winters are the same as summer and the air is. foggy
Would you like our world to end sooner? We are constantly dealing with the effects of climate change.
@9F4W5DD2yrs2Y
If a scientist, someone who dedicates their life to their work, has said it's real, it's real. You wouldn't question your mechanic if he said you have engine troubles in your car, why wouldn't you trust an environmental scientist that the environment isn't good?
@9D5R6HJ2yrs2Y
The reason I said no to this is because there are not proper alternatives in place. For example: In California in the HVAC world there are new requirements for environmental purposes. Unfortunately, the parts that are new replacements, in the name of environmental wellness, are constantly breaking and are causing more issues. We need working parts in place before making any types of regulations. Also EV's have not proven to be more environmentally friendly.
@9DDNRVN2yrs2Y
no for the ice age was the climate change event. planet is returning to state it wants to be in but we are speeding it up by roads that absorb heat and release the heat very slowly, destruction of native plants and animal environment that lessen heat absorbtion of wilderness. tall grasses provide animal breeding areas and lessen heat( rays of sun ) being absorbed by the ground. glass that focuses the sun rays increasing heat on sufaces. metal and concrete that captures heat and warms surrounding area. its not just a few things fosil fuels it is a multifaceted issue not to be taken lightly and warmonger into draconing tactics that will not work.
@BenevolentActivi5t2yrs2Y
" by roads that absorb heat and release the heat very slowly,"
Do you mean asphalt is a contributor to climate change?
If the climate changes it will impact many things. I'll be harder to grow crops that we need is the most important.
@9F7PWM42yrs2Y
Yes, because then they are basically saying that they wouldn't want to stop climate change. So then there are a lot of dying animals and habitats that are dying.
@9F6RBHS2yrs2Y
Some reject the idea that human-caused climate change exists; others have argued that human-made climate change is occurring but that the extent to which climate is changing and the precise impact of human activity is uncertain.
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