Global Warming
Global Warming | Nuclear Power Is Not a Solution to Global Warming
Friends of the Earth Scotland is an organization campaigning to bring about renewable energy, better public transportation, and a cleaner environment. In the following viewpoint, the organization argues that nuclear power is not a practical alternative to fossil-fuel energy sources in attempting to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with global warming. According to the authors, nuclear power is not cost effective in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, poses serious problems to environmental safety, and contributes carbon dioxide to the atmosphere through uranium mining and...
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- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Does Global Warming Pose a Serious Threat?
- Chapter 1 Preface
- Global Warming Poses a Serious Threat
- Global Warming Does Not Pose a Serious Threat
- The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
- There Is No Evidence That the Magnitude of Global Warming Will Be Extreme
- The Theory of Global Warming Is Not Scientifically Credible
- The Theory of Global Warming Is Scientifically Credible
- Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
- Chapter 2: What Causes Global Warming?
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Chapter 3: What Will Be the Effects of Global Warming?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- The Effects of Global Warming Will Be Detrimental
- The Effects of Global Warming Will Be Beneficial
- Global Warming Will Severely Harm Human Health
- Global Warming Will Improve Human Health
- Global Warming Will Cause Sea Levels to Rise
- Global Warming Will Not Cause Sea Levels to Rise
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
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Chapter 4: Should Measures Be Taken to Combat Global Warming?
- Chapter 4 Preface
- The United States Should Support the Global Climate Treaty
- Abandoning the Global Climate Treaty Is Beneficial to the United States
- Curtailing Automobile Use Would Reduce Global Warming
- Automobiles Are Not Contributing to Global Warming
- Nuclear Power Is a Solution to Global Warming
- Nuclear Power Is Not a Solution to Global Warming
- Planting Trees Can Help Combat Global Warming
- Planting Trees Cannot Substitute for Reducing Fossil-Fuel Emissions
- Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
- Copyright
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