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Global warming is a very controversial issue. While the question of whether global warming’s existence and whether human activity is the main cause is debated <---confusinggg!!!! , leaders in science, politics and business must face the fact that the world’s climate is changing. There are many issues these leaders must consider when it comes to aiding the world in its fight against global warming, but the key issues and policy changes leaders should consider are the seriousness of the situation, the economic effect and the need for more environmentally friendly energy alternatives. I think here you have a lot of issues you're talking about, like 1) judge the seriousness, 2) come to a consensus that it must exist/how the earth is changeing 3)are humans causing it.......either choose a broad topic that discuses all of them or make them separate paragraphs!! ﻿ Firstly, leaders of the scientific community around the world must judge the seriousness of global warming and most importantly come to a consensus that it does exist. The question of whether humans are causing the change in the environment or whether the Earth is undergoing a natural and cyclical change in its own climate is a hot topic in the scientific community. In order for everyone to take the issue seriously, everyone must come to terms with its existence<--- restating what you already said.. In the years 1880 to 2004, the change in average global ocean surface temperature from baseline has increased from -3 degrees Celsius to .3 degrees Celsius. This temperature change, while seemingly miniscule, can have a great effect on wildlife in the oceans (Source B). This data is proof that global warming exists. While the Kyoto Protocol asks nations to cut their emissions of carbon dioxide, it is not asking enough. Source E explains, “There is very little doubt that global warming will change our climate in the next century.” Without complete agreence that global warming is a legitimate threat, people and nations will not take it seriously. While many countries have ratified the Kyoto Protocol treaty, the United States and Australia, which account for one- quarter of the world’s greenhouse emissions, did not (Source A). The threats that global warming brings to the Earth’s environment are real. Scientific leaders must all agree on this fact and take it into consideration when making policies that may affect global warming. < sounds like your topic is whether or not it exists, so focus on that, not that humans are the cause or whatever Secondly, leaders in business must all consider the financial and economic effect their policies may have on global warming issues. Business leaders, too many times, take into account the quickest way possible that they can make money, instead of looking towards future investments and their role in society. Changing the way their businesses run to help the environment is very costly up-front, but in the end it will prove to be beneficial when energy prices continue to increase. Source E weighs the question of whether money should be invested for good causes in the present or in the future: “whether the money we plan to spend on stabilizing global warming…to protect future generations is better spent on alleviating current global suffering.” Clearly business leaders must weigh these options. Although 8 trillion dollars is a much greater investment than 2 percent of the world’s GDP, businesses must realize that if the world waits much longer to face global warming, the cost to repair the damages will only increase even more. The serious damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, which many blame global warming and rising sea levels for, cost America millions of dollars along with many American lives. Business leaders globally must focus on the world’s gain and not just their own financial gain. Source E explains the issue of global warming in a businessman’s perspective perfectly, stating that “ultimately global warming is an issue of morals and economics.” When business leaders make new policies, they must take into consideration whether their own economic gain or the world’s health is more important. Lastly, leaders in politics and business must consider the need for energy alternatives when making policies that may affect global warming. As oil sources deplete rapidly, prices are reaching record levels along with American dependency on the countries, which provide the oil (Source C). The majority of nations that America relies on for their source of oil often are repressive regimes or help support terrorist groups. Americans, especially in these economic hardships, cannot afford to give their money away to any country, let alone such bad ones. Businesses affected by the recession can make money by specializing in fuel-saving technologies. This will satisfy both America’s financial and environmental needs. New technology will keep oil prices low along with costs of fertilizers, plastics and other products. Leaders in business must realize that the need for new environmentally friendly technology is much needed and must take this issue into account when making policies that may affect global warming let alone how it may positively affect their profits. Leaders in business, science and politics must consider global warming when creating any new policies. Even if one does not believe in its existence, they must see the many positive side benefits in taking the steps to preventing global warming. The possible benefits of energy technologies and the prevention of transfers of wealth to oppressive governments are reasons enough to take the vitally needed first few steps.