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Fact Fiction
Debate Score:13
Arguments:11
Total Votes:15
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Global warming.............

IS it an inconvienient truth?

Fact

Side Score: 9
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Fiction

Side Score: 4
2 points

I believe it is fact, because without humankind's influences and technology, global warming wouldn't be a problem.

Side: Humankind Interaction

I keep hearing all of these ads where they mention what they are doing to fight global warming. I wish they would stop that; the fighting, I mean. I like global warming! I would much rather have it warm than cold! On the other hand, I don't like earthquakes. I wish they would start fighting them! Or hurricanes, flooding rains, and lightning. Those things kill lots of people. So let's see what we can do about those hazards instead. Maybe we could talk Al Gore and Michael Moore into making some award-winning documentaries that would inform the populace about the threat posed by those other perils nature is using to kill us, and set them as public enemy #1. But first, since I live in California where millions die every year from earthquakes, let's fight earthquakes first! OK?

Side: Other natural perils
1 point

it is a fact that the climate is currently getting warmer. although, the climate has been getting warmer and colder at rapid rates since the earth was created.

the thought that mankind is actually powerful to completely change the temperature is sort of farfetch'd. i mean, yes, it is possible that we're speeding up the warming process by 5%, but the Earth has been through much worse and so has man.

Side: Fact
1 point

Global warming/climate change what ever you want to call it is a fact. It is becoming accepted by a growing community that it is also caused by man-made actions.

the idea that man can greatly effect the world doesn't seem very far fetched because of several things. There are lots of us, and many nations are developing and expanding, with polluting industry. also we release chemicals in the air that greatly effect the composition and density of the atmosphere at a rapid rate, in addition to what is naturally produced. also if you don't think we can change the world, just launch off a few nukes if enough explode the ground will be forever scared and a possibly a nuclear winter will develop, that will certainly effect the world all because of human science and action.

Side: supported fact
ThePyg(6738) Disputed
1 point

like... the ocean, lakes, and the grand canyon?

did you know some of the supposed chemicals that hurt the ozone layer are too heavy to even make it up there?

a volcano erupting has harmed the atmosphere a lot more that humans in 500+ years.

Earth actually did have mangled climates and there were no nuclear holocausts. it's called nature (more powerful than you can imagine).

Side: Fact
1 point

I'm not denying that earth hasn't had mangled climates, and I'm not denying that nature isn't powerful, because that would be most ignorant what I'm saying is that humans are powerful to. It might have only been within the last 50 years or so but we now certainly have the power to alter the earth.

Side: Fact
1 point

We've had this debate before. After looking through the various arguments, I think it's clear that global warming is happening and that it is indeed caused by humans.

http://www.createdebate.com/debate/show/Is_Global_Warming_Happening

http://www.createdebate.com/debate/show/ Humans_are_Responsible_for_Global_Warming

Side: Fact

Before there were humans, glaciers expanded and glaciers receded. Nature is more poerful than humans (Think extreme weather). If the world is getting warmer, it is due to a natural cycle.

However, lets assume for argument sake that humans are responsible, you would have to make the entire world green in order to put a dent in global warming. Making Americans green is not enough. China is not interested in human rights. I doubt that they are interested in global warming. Without China on board, we would be wasting our time.

Side: global warming crap
1 point

How come everyone says EVERYONE belives it is true. 7 people is not everyone and of tohse that do they admit humans may not be the cuase. Cliamte is always changing and always will. Prehaps too much Gore and Hansen for some?

Side: global warming crap

Global warming was created so that men could walk into a bar and say to a woman, "Excuse me but you're so hot you're probably the cause of Global Warming!"

Side: Fiction
0 points

You know when you get a new car, and you're really excited and feel so good and special driving it? And then all of a sudden, you see that same exact car EVERYWHERE you look?

We get what we focus on folks, real or imaginary, makes no difference. Mass Media has decided, in its infinite wisdom, that Global Warming is the hot topic of the day, and as consumers of said media, we're buying in. Whether we're contributing factors or innocent bystanders is inconsequential. So many people now believe that this is a real issue, and are in such a panic about it, it has become a reality.

I have an idea...how about we all start believing there is a Porsche in my driveway. Ready...go.

Side: Fiction