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Climate Change: Should the U.S. government take aggressive steps to address climate change?
As one of the world’s leading polluters, the United States has a responsibility to lead the fight against climate change. Policies such as cap and trade, subsidizing renewable energy research, and reducing power plant emissions would help protect the environment while allowing energy production to continue.
Placing restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions would slow economic growth and increase unemployment. The United States should not be held to higher environmental standards than its economic competitors. The private sector, not the government, is best equipped to meet the challenges posed by climate change.
Let your students review the facts and decide for themselves: Should the U.S. government take aggressive steps to address climate change? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies’ complete and unbiased coverage of this timely issue. Enhance the debate with the discussion questions, “By the Numbers” data, primary sources, media, editorials, and newsfeed that are linked to the article.
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