REFUTATION BLOCK

Arguments from Argument Essay

Refutation Arguments

1. Global Warming is Human Caused

A. Historical trends show parallels between

increased industrialization and increased

warming.

(summary of evidence from original

essay)

B. Extensive studies have shown that

greenhouse gases contribute to warming.

(summary of evidence from original

essay)

2. Greenhouse gases are harmful for the environment

A. CO2 causes warming.

(summary of evidence from original

essay)

B. SO2 interferes with weather cycles

(summary of evidence from original

essay)

3. Global Warming will have disastrous effects.

A. It will eliminate keystone species, like

polar bears.

(summary of evidence from original

essay)

B. Warming will cause floods, desertification,

ice cap melting, decreased crop yields, and

super storms

(summary of evidence from original

essay)

1. Global Warming is the Result of Cyclical Environmental Changes

A. Historical trends also cycles of warming and

cooling. We are due for cooling.

(citation and new evidence here)

B. Several organizations have arrived at

contradictory conclusions.

(citation and new evidence here)

2. CO2 and SO2 are good for the environment

A. CO2 is the elixir of life and increases crop

yields

(citation and new evidence here)

B. SO2 fears are over

(citation and new evidence here)

3. The effects of global warming will be negligible at worst

A. New species will adapt to fill holes in eco-

System

(citation and new evidence here)

B. Warming will have limited impacts and will

create new temperate zones to support

agriculture.

(citation and new evidence here)