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| Alex Zhu; Republic of Iraq - Climate Change | |
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| Alex_Zhu | Mar 30 2011, 11:39 PM Post #1 |
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Committee: Environmental Subject: Climate Change Republic of Iraq 1) Having observed the rise of global temperatures 2) caused by a century of rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, 3) Primarily caused by the burning of fossil fuels, 4) and the slow decline worldwide of forests and wildlife which 5) reduce the effects of global warming, 6) Realizing the negative long term effects of global warming, 7) such as the melting of the polar ice caps, which in turn contribute 8) to rising sea levels around the world, 9) which also will cause a slow decline of coastal land if the pattern continues; 10) Recognizing that the entire world is essentially dependent on 11) fossil fuels for energy and transportation, 12) meaning that enacting policy to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gasses will be difficult 13) with so many nations, developed and developing alike, dependent on fossil fuels, 14) Cognizant of the fact that renewable energy has not become 15) an appealing or worthwhile alternative to fossil fuels, which are 16) readily available to all nations, and much less expensive and universal 17) than technology like solar, wind, electric, or nuclear power, 18) Encourages the UN to provide subsidies for development of 19) Renewable resources such as 20) electric, solar, wind and nuclear power, 21) Strongly urges the passage of legislation designed to tamp down 22) on carbon emissions, either by 23) proposing stricter carbon limits in refined and processed oil, 24) consumption sanctions, 25) or increased preservation of existing forests and greenery worldwide. |
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