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Global warming is likely (and mostly) anthropogenic

This is for Subutai's environmental tournament. In this debate, I am for the resolution. The BOP will be even since this is a contested issue--BOP shall not be negotiated. The debate structure is first round acceptance, second round arguments (no rebuttals), third round rebuttals/defense, fourth round rebuttals/defense. My opponent is familiar with the wording, and definitions are not needed. Have fun!...

Global warming is mostly anthropogenic

Humans are the main cause of global warming

The CON must prove humans do not play a significant role in global warming. I recommend a experienced debater that opposes global warming to debate with me. EDIT: Per Ron-Paul's request, the resolution is changed and the voting period is now 1 month. My Starting Arguments: Yes, the Earth is warming. Since the early 20th century, Earth's mean surface temperature has increased by about 0.8 "C (1.4 "F), with about two-thirds of the increase occurring since 1980.[1] Is it caused mainly...

Global warming exists.

Global warming is truly happening....

Global warming: A dentriment to Botswana's efforts of being self sufficient

"Botswana faces harsh climatic conditions in 50 years due to the effects of global warming. Climate change will decimate the country's wildlife and water resources and displace many Batswana who will be forced to flee drying up areas in search of places with better water resources" Anthropologist Richard Leakey If you think you know Botswana more than I, accept this challenge...

Resolved: Electric cars should be a priority in plans to fight global warming

The debate will go in the following order: Round one: Intro Round two: main round/ Case Round three: CX Round four: conclusion. My opponent will answer the following questions as well as use these questions as a base for his contentions: Are electric cars helpful in fighting global warming? Are electric cars economical? Are electric cars compatible with electric grids? Are electric cars reliable? My opponent also agrees that i could use the same case as i did in my previous...

Global Warming

I thank my opponent in taking this debate. I shall be con and say that Global Warming is false and doesn't exist and/or is insignificant in science. Good luck....

Humans Cause Global Warming

Rules: R1 acceptance and opening statements. No points or arguments. R2 beginning arguments no refutation. R3 refutations and arguments. R4 same as R3 R5 rebuttals only points and refutations allowed that you have already made. I cannot stress that enough. I believe the sun is an ever changing celestial body. I do not think that humans can have a big enough impact to change the climate. If the temperature is changing it is the sun....

To stop the usage of fossil fuel is the only way to combat global warming

Dear Opponent, Thanks for accepting for this debate. Let's start the debate. Fossil fuel has some major impacts in our lifes. It usage has resulted in economic development, job opportunities and environmental issues that is industrial revolution. Today, I will be speaking for the topic. The temperatures have been rising steadily but we have to stop it.rising temperatures is turning the life of living organisms. I agree that there are other causes of global warming but fossil fuel is the m...

Anthropogenic global warming is a threat

Definitions Anthropogenic an"thro"po"gen"ic/ˌanTHrəpōˈjenik/ Adjective: (chiefly of environmental pollution and pollutants) Originating in human activity. Global warming an increase in the earth's atmospheric and oceanic temperatures widely predicted to occur due to an increase in the greenhouse effect resulting especially from pollution 3 days to post 4 rounds 8000 Characters No insulting Start argument in first round...