The climate of the earth is increasing. This is common knowledge at this point. So why are people still fighting? In the political world most politicians believe that human activites have had a great impact on the Earth. This however, is not where the debate is. The problem seems to be in the scientific community. It seems that half of the scientists believe humans have mostly caused global warming while the other half believe that this is just a part of the natural fluctuations of the Earth's temperature. Both sides could be right but there is no evidence to solidify either sides stance on the issue. I understand that each side believes they are right, but this affects the entire world and not just the pride of a few scientists. I believe that both sides should come together to try to get more data on global warming because the rift in the scientific community has only created a rift in the quality of data about it. This is unacceptable. The possible risks of global warming more than warrant preventative actions being taken. If we try to prevent things from getting any worse and it turns out that global warming isn't caused by humans, then what have we really given up? But on the other hand if we do nothing, we could end up seeing the death of our planet because of the stubborness of some scientists who would rather be right than try to compromise and think about what is better for the world overall.
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Ambiguity will be the death of us. I see that now. It is so hard for people on different side of an issue to come together. You might have one or two people switch sides but the majority will never change. There is safety in numbers. Psychologist say that poeple would rather conform to an idea knowing they are wrong than being alone and right. It's weird like that. Maybe that is why we are in the predicament we are in. I don't know anymore.
I would agree with you. I think that people should just get over themselves and think about the greater good for once in their lives. Personal differences should not play nearly as big a role as they do.
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