Globalization and Climate Change

To Start:
Who’s responsible for dealing with climate change? Is everyone equally responsible? Why or why not?

In Class:
In a globalized world, where does the responsibility for the effects of climate change rest?

• Causes
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Country
• Impacts
  
  • On People in Poverty, Explained by the World Bank
  • On Island Nations, Explained by AJ+
• Global Solutions
  • COP21, Explained by Grist
• The Debate
  • The Issue, Explained by "The Week"
  • Pick at least Three Different Perspectives to Read
    
    • You can use anything from the New York Times' "Room for Debate"
    • You're also welcome to find your own article.
• Your Opinions
  
  • Which three articles did you read?
    
  • Which arguments did you find the most convincing?
  • What evidence made them convincing?

To Close:

• On a scale of one to ten, how ready do you feel to begin the opinion editorial writing process?
• Is there any other feedback you want to give me?

At Home:
Have a great weekend.