PPOG 530
ESSAY: CLIMATE CHANGE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Many scientists agree that human activity is the primary cause of global warming/climate
change. In general, the Republicans, though it’s difficult to pin down exactly what some
Republicans think about climate change, have a well-established track record of skepticism and
denial. Some have called global warming a “hoax,” some insist it is “not man-made,” and have
suggested that “nobody really knows” if climate change really exists. On the other hand,
Democrats appear to be “all in” on solutions to reverse global warming/climate change,
regardless of its causes and effects.
God is not “just” a powerful figure in the world—He is the creator of the world, all that is seen
and all that is unseen. He brought it into existence with all of its interconnected processes,
animate and inanimate, which means that even the smallest grain of sand is the work of his
design. In the Bible, God commands man to be a steward of the environment and in Isaiah
(Isaiah 24: 4-6) the prophesy about the dire consequences that occur when man disobeys God
and fails to take care of the Earth is written, "The earth dries up and withers, the world
languishes and withers, the exalted of the earth languish. The earth is defiled by its people; they
have disobeyed the laws, violated the statutes and broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore, a
curse consumes the earth; its people must bear their guilt. Therefore, earth's inhabitants are
burned up, and very few are left."
INSTRUCTIONS
Write an essay to analyze how the Republicans and Democrats reconcile their views, thoughts,
and policies on climate change are influenced and justified by God’s words.
Use clear examples and quotes to support your argument (s). Remember, this is not an
opinion piece, this is an objective scholarly policy analysis piece.
The Essay: Climate Change Assignment will require at least 7 sources and have a 750–
1,000-word body.
The Essay must be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font, be double spaced with 1-
inch margins, and follow current Turabian format. See the Essay: Climate Change
Grading Rubric for specific guidelines and grading procedures.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
C R P
Content 25 to >22.0 pts
Advanced
Major points are clearly
articulated and
sufficiently supported.
The introduction,
summary, critique, and
personal response, and
conclusion are evident,
clear, and concise.
22 to >20.0 pts
Proficient
Major points are
clearly articulated, but
not sufficiently
supported. The
introduction,
summary, critique,
and personal
response are not
clear and concise.
20 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Major points are not clear, nor
are they given sufficient support.
The introduction, summary,
critique, and personal response
are not evident.
0 pts
Not
Present
25 pts
Current
Environmental
Policies and
Strategies
20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
The student shows at
least 6 “Differentiations
of Current
Environmental Policies
and those of the
previous
administration.”
17 to >15.0 pts
Proficient
The student shows
4–5 “Differentiations
of Current
Environmental
Policies and those of
the previous
administration.”
15 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The student shows 3
“Differentiations of Current
Environmental Policies and
those of the previous
administration.”
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Personal
Position and
Reflection
15 to >12.0 pts
Advanced
A personal position and
reflection, including
addressing the main
objections of the
position, is clearly
articulated and
appropriate biblical and
theological support is
integrated.
12 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
A personal position
and reflection,
including addressing
the main objections of
the position, is
present and
appropriate biblical
and theological
support is integrated.
10 to >0.0 pts
Developing
A personal position and
reflection, including addressing
the main objections of the
position, is present and biblical
and theological support is
present.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
References 10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
References (7+) to the
readings are present
and clearly
demonstrated.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
References (5–6) to
the readings are
present.
6 to >0.0 pts
Developing
References (0–4) to the readings
are present.
0 pts
Not
Present
10 pts
Essay: Climate Change Grading Rubric | PPOG530_D01_202220
C R P
Formatting 20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
Current Turabian
guidelines are followed.
The length is
750-1,000+ words, in
12-point Times New
Roman font, double
spaced, with 1-inch
margins.
17 to >15.0 pts
Proficient
Current Turabian
guidelines are
followed with few
errors. he length is
600-749 words, in
12-point Times New
Roman font, double
spaced, with 1-inch
margins.
15 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Current Turabian guidelines are
not followed or are followed with
frequent errors. The length is
fewer than 599 words. Any of the
following are not present: Typed
review 12-point font, Times New
Roman font, Double spacing,
1-inch margins
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Spelling and
Grammar 10 to >8.0 pts
Advanced
There are minimal or
no grammatical and/or
spelling errors.
8 to >6.0 pts
Proficient
There are some
grammatical and/or
spelling errors.
6 to >0.0 pts
Developing
There are continuous
grammatical and/or spelling
errors.
0 pts
Not
Present
10 pts
Total Points: 100
Essay: Climate Change Grading Rubric | PPOG530_D01_202220
Running head: CLIMATE CHANGE 1
Climate Change
Student Name
School
Dated
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Introduction
Climate change is one of the critical issues in the whole world. Climate change is the
process that has affected the different countries, continents, and regions. Climate change is the
prominent variation of average weather conditions like the weather becoming drier or the wetter
for several years. Climate change is used for the long-term change in the weather or environment
in the different countries or continents. There is a record of floods and storms or deadly heat in the
world that leads to the change in the climate. Different species and living beings experience climate
change in many ways. People who discriminate against color and the economically poor face
critical weather conditions. Such people have contributed least to the change in weather and
climate change, and they have to face the worst impacts. There are several causes of climate
change, but the current topic of discussion is to know the Democrat's and Republicans' views
regarding climate change. The view of climate change from the biblical or theological perspective
will be discussed. The worse impacts of climate change in the different regions will also be
addressed.
Discussion
Republican View of Climate Change
Climate change has become a critical issue, and it has been a severe issue for the whole
world. There are two parties in America, including Democrats and Republicans. Republicans have
viewed the issue of climate change as a low priority, and they think that it is not a problem to be
worried about. Republicans have a different view on politics compared to Democrats, and similar
is the case of climate change (Ehret, 2018). There are different views of both parties. Republicans
believe that the weather and climate change have been in the universe for centuries, and it has been
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observed that the people either could not manage it or adapt to it gradually. On the other side,
Republicans have given different possible solutions to climate change. They believe that if climate
change occurs, it can also be minimized. It is observed that different issues are to be discussed, but
they are not in the hands of human beings, so they are ignored and are accepted by Republicans.
They believe that they can support the actions that minimize climate change, but there is nothing
to worry about (Feldman, 2018).
There is a strong reason behind the view of Republicans on climate change. Fewer of them
think there is a link between human activities and climate change. Most of them have the response
that climate change has nothing to do with human activities. Climate change is a natural process,
and God has the power to change everything in the weather and environment. They call it a simple
step to change with the complete series of environmental changes in the universe, and it is an
ongoing process with the start of life (Merkley, 2018).
Democrat's View of Climate Change
The opinion of Democrats is different about climate change, and they are much more
concerned than Republicans. They have concerns that the climate has been changed because of
man-made activities and chlorofluorocarbons. Humans have used vehicles, air conditioners,
refrigerators, and others for centuries (Benegal, 2018). The maximum ratio of Democrats has
shown their concern that climate change should be the president's priority over the other cabinet
members. It has been seen that climate change can deteriorate the whole planet and disturb human
activities (Shearer, 2019). The president should take action against them. There are two types of
governments worldwide, and they have opposite concerns on climate change. This kind of
government is in the category of China. They have planned to save the planet through sustainable
planning and minimize the use of automobiles and other vehicles. The governments have reduced
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chlorofluorocarbons, and restrictions have been imposed. Democrats are happy with the intention
that countries are concerned about climate change (Hultman, 2019).
On the other hand, there are more serious concerns of Democrats because they view that
climate change has increased in recent years. If human activities continue at the same pace, the
universe is giving the gesture that the governments should be careful. Democrats believe that God
has complete power and He has to do everything with the universe and climate change, but there
is a significant reason in the form of human activities. Climate change can be minimized through
proper planning (Druckman, 2019).
Climate change is a modern issue that is not discussed in the Bible, but there are specific
facts that indicate the teachings of the Bible regarding the matter. “The earth lies defiled under its
inhabitants; for they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting
covenant. Therefore a curse devours the earth, and its inhabitants suffer for their guilt; therefore
the inhabitants of the earth are scorched, and few men are left” (Isaiah 24:5-6). “The fourth angel
poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to scorch people with fire. The fierce heat
scorched them, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not
repent and give Him glory” (Revelation 16:8-9). “Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about
your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is
not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither
sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more
value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his life span? And
why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither
toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these”
(Matthew 6:25-34).
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Conclusion
Both Republicans and Democrats both have their concerns about climate change. Some
believe that God is responsible for climate change, and others believe that man-made activities are
the reason behind it. The ultimate concern of both is protecting the planet and minimizing the
impact of climate change.
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Druckman, J. N., & McGrath, M. C. (2019). The evidence for motivated reasoning in climate
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