Fixing Man's Mistakes

Fixing Man's Mistake

I. Introduction

A. Identify Problem

1. Politics

2. Press

B. Propose a Solution

II. Ideologies

A. Conservative

1. Identifying the Ideology

2. Definition of the Problem

3. Seriousness of the Problem

4. Solution to the Problem

5. Strengths/Weaknesses

B. Liberal

1. Identifying the Ideology

2. Definition of the Problem

3. Seriousness of the Problem

4. Solution to the Problem

5. Strengths/Weaknesses

C. Socialist

1. Identifying the Ideology

2. Definition of the Problem

3. Seriousness of the Problem

4. Solution to the Problem

5. Strengths/Weaknesses

III. Conclusion

A. Emphasize the Seriousness of this Problem

B. Explain What Must Be Done

1. Propose a Plan

2. Explain How Plan Can Be Achieved

With such issues involving strictly politics such as terrorism and the war in Iraq receiving so much attention from the media it seems that the growingly important issue of global warming is being overlooked by the majority of the American people. This problem generated by the media is stated most accurately by Ross Gelbspan; "The culture of journalism is, basically, a political culture that is not particularly hospitable...toward nonpolitical areas of coverage. If the press were disposed to look beyond just the politics of Kyoto, it would be an eye-opener for the American public.1" To solve this impending problem the American public must become more aware of the obvious problem at hand; many people still are unaware of the evident dangers in front of them, this lack of knowledge is also due to the different ideologies that people posses. Through various media publications it becomes obvious that many people differ on their opinions of the problem of climate change. Some believe that the only way to solve this problem is through taking drastic measures that could potentially hurt the world's population as much as climate change, while others have yet to accept the fact that global warming is real. To fix this problem of global climate change it seems that the American public must become more aware of the extreme variances of opinion on this issue and then work to unify their forces to provide a feasible as well as effective solution to this problem.

The conservative ideology has long been known for being just as its title implies, conservative. "[C]onservatism is the belief in traditional values--the values of family, community, God, and country.2" This belief in traditional values leads to the urge to be reluctant to severe changes, as conservatives are trying to conserve the good old days when everything was fair and people had values. Conservatives also value efficiency and economic freedom. They believe that economic freedom in the business sector is the most profitable and efficient way to produce change, putting reliance on supply and demand to solve most economic problems.3 These ideological tendencies affect the way conservatives define and evaluation the seriousness of the problem, as well as their idea to the solution of the problem, if any.

Conservatives are split on whether or not this is a real issue and how serious it really is. It seems that the conservative is very skeptical on the issue of climate change; many conservatives are aware of the problem but are hesitant as to the seriousness of the problem. "It is quite apparent now that the Earth is warming and that mankind has quite a lot to do with it. Yet to go from that realization to the belief that there is a significant problem that can be solved by immediate and deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions is a significant leap, perhaps literally into the dark.4" Also there is more that goes into global warming than just the release or carbon into the air by industrialization: temperature reading have not been drastic enough to be called predictions, as they are very minute.5 Other conservatives deny that there is a problem at all. "When it comes to global warming, conservatives are not convinced there is a problem, are convinced the left's expensive solution wouldn't work, but are willing to consider the matter further.6" Conservatives are not disposed to come running every time the environmentalists make a cry that the world will end if man continues to harm Mother Earth.7

If there is a problem, many conservatives are not willing to make drastic changes to try and fix it. Conservatives want to look for the most efficient and equitable way if any to deal with climate change. "Living with and adapting to climate change appears to be the more beneficial and less costly way to deal with changes in climate.8" If the Kyoto Protocol was followed it would cost and estimated $168 billion a year where as efforts to adapt to climate change would cost merely $10 billion a year.9 The quandary with solving this issue is "[p]roviding affordable, reliable and secure energy is essential to end extreme poverty and build a better and cleaner world. Stagnant economies are one of the world's greatest environmental threats,10" while at the same time proving to be cost effective as well as efficient.11 President Bush has already begun to address this issue and has increased spending on ways to prevent further damage to the environment. "President Bush's FY 2006 Budget proposes $5.5 billion for climate-change programs and energy tax incentives, which is $250 million (4.8 percent) more than FY 2005...[, and] the President's FY 2006 budget proposes energy tax incentives that promote greenhouse gas emission reductions totaling $524 million in FY 2006.12" Bush has also launched initiatives in the production of hydrogen based power as well as zero emission coal-based power plant. He has also taken interest in the deforestation of tropical forests