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PRO
According to The Center For Biological Diversity, the...
Acceleration Of Climate Change

According to The Center For Biological Diversity, the world’s climate is changing as a result of the burning of fossil fuels. The burning of fossil fuels creates carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, and this causes the world’s temperature to rise. This is likely to reduce the amount of arable land on Earth, and it will cause food prices to increase. Furthermore, climate change is likely to result in rising sea levels. There even are major cities that could be flooded. As the population increases, the production of fossil fuels will increase. This is likely to result in climate change occurring at an increasingly rapid pace.
- https://debatewise.org/2123-should-we-be-concerned-about-population-growth/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 33.32
  climate: 19.94
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 8.60 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.79)
  
  sourceText: 1.19 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.00)
  
  change: 13.38
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 4.23 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.64)
  
  sourceText: 0.36 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 1.96)
PRO
We all have some responsibility for climate change. ......
Dealing with climate change – regulations versus market methods

We all have some responsibility for climate change. Our lifestyles result in large amounts of carbo...
- https://debatewise.org/debates/2930-dealing-with-climate-change-regulations-versus-market-methods/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 28.25
  climate: 16.84
  conclusion: 8.03 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 0.88)
  
  premises: 7.56 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.58)
  
  sourceText: 1.25 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.10)
  
  change: 11.41
  conclusion: 6.95 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 0.88)
  
  premises: 4.06 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.58)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.13)
PRO
The sun drives the global climate
Man made climate change is a myth

The sun drives the global climate
- https://debatewise.org/debates/1757-man-made-climate-change-is-a-myth/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 26.74
  climate: 18.39
  conclusion: 9.20 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  premises: 7.92 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.65)
  
  sourceText: 1.28 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 8.35
  conclusion: 7.96 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.11)
PRO
It is the sun that is the driving force of our climate...
The sun drives the global climate

It is the sun that is the driving force of our climate and so it makes sense that it has the biggest impact on our climate rather than anything that humans might be doing. The sun is therefore the most likely cause of global warming. Professor Henrik Svensmark, a physicist at the Danish National Space Center in Copenhagen argues that climate change is caused by solar activity.[[Louise Gray, 'Copenhagen climate summit: global warming 'caused by sun's radiation'', The Telegraph, 8/12/09, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/copenhagen-climate-change-confe/6762640/Copenhagen-climate-summit-global-warming-caused-by-suns-radiation.html%5D%5D Solar activity, as determined by sunspot activity, is historically high being at its highest over the last 60-70 years for over 8000 years. Solar activity could affect climate by variation in the Sun's output or potentially through having an effect on cloud formation. Solanski et al. Sunspot numbers and cosmic ray fluxes... show correlations and anti-correlations with a number of reconstructions of the terrestrial Northern Hemisphere temperature, which cover a time span of up to 1800 years. This indicates that periods of higher solar activity and lower cosmic ray flux tend to be associated with warmer climate, and vice versa... This suggests that effects induced by cosmic rays may affect the long-term terrestrial climate. The positive correlation between the geomagnetic dipole moment and the temperature reconstructions provides further evidence favoring the cosmic ray influence on the terrestrial climate. [[I.G. Usoskin, S.K. Solanski, M. Schussler, K. Mursula, Solar activity, cosmic rays, and Earth’s temperature: A millennium-scale comparison, 1/10/05 http://cc.oulu.fi/~usoskin/personal/2004ja010964.pdf%5D%5D
- https://debatewise.org/debates/1757-man-made-climate-change-is-a-myth/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 24.29
  climate: 20.63
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 9.20 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.92)
  
  sourceText: 1.28 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 3.66
  premises: 3.27 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.27)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.11)
PRO
Our lifestyles result in large amounts of carbon being...
We all have some responsibility for climate change. Our lifestyles result in large amounts of carbo...

We all have some responsibility for climate change. Our lifestyles result in large amounts of carbon being released into the air. Unless ordinary people can be brought to change their behaviour we will never tackle climate change. So it is fair to use market methods that raise the price of energy to encourage us to change our behaviour. Ways can be found to make sure that no one suffers under this new system. For example, other taxes can be cut to make up for having to pay a carbon tax. And even if emissions were tackled by regulation instead, that would still have the effect of raising the cost of energy and fuel. Producers would pass the increased costs of regulation on to consumers, so we will have to pay more one way or another.
- https://debatewise.org/debates/2930-dealing-with-climate-change-regulations-versus-market-methods/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 23.21
  climate: 13.76
  conclusion: 5.03 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 0.55)
  
  premises: 7.48 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.56)
  
  sourceText: 1.25 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.10)
  
  change: 9.45
  conclusion: 4.35 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 0.55)
  
  premises: 4.71 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.83)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.13)
PRO
The Camp for Climate Change is a peaceful group of...
Protests have drawn attention to climate issues

The Camp for Climate Change is a peaceful group of protestors setting up tents outside the European Climate Exchange (near Liverpool Street Satation). It has recieved a lot of coverage and shows the great public support for Climate Change action. This is the first time climate has been officially on the agenda for an international summit such as this and it is good that this is being highlighted.
- https://debatewise.org/debates/765-g20-protests-at-best-a-waste-of-time-at-worst-a-dangerous-disruption/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 23.08
  climate: 18.40
  conclusion: 8.03 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 0.88)
  
  premises: 9.19 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.92)
  
  sourceText: 1.18 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 1.98)
  
  change: 4.68
  premises: 4.38 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.70)
  
  sourceText: 0.31 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 1.65)
PRO
We should reduce our use of fossil fuels anyway
Climate Change is the end of the world

We should reduce our use of fossil fuels anyway
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 20.61
  climate: 11.43
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 9.18
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)
PRO
It will affect everybody
Climate Change is the end of the world

It will affect everybody
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 20.61
  climate: 11.43
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 9.18
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)
PRO
The significant bulk of scientific research says it is...
Climate Change is the end of the world

The significant bulk of scientific research says it is happening
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 20.61
  climate: 11.43
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 9.18
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)
PRO
Lack of scientific understanding
The threat of Climate Change is exaggerated

Lack of scientific understanding
- https://debatewise.org/1897-the-threat-of-climate-change-is-exaggerated/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 20.59
  climate: 11.42
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 1.26 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.12)
  
  change: 9.18
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.12)

CON

CON
The effects of climate change will not necessarily be bad
Climate Change is the end of the world

The effects of climate change will not necessarily be bad
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 32.65
  climate: 19.26
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 7.83 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.63)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 13.39
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 4.21 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.63)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)
CON
Acting to 'mitigate' climate change will cost a fortune.
Climate Change is the end of the world

Acting to 'mitigate' climate change will cost a fortune.
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 32.65
  climate: 19.26
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 7.83 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.63)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 13.39
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 4.21 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.63)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)
CON
While there is little doubt about the reality of climate...
Acceleration Of Climate Change

While there is little doubt about the reality of climate change, it is unknown how mankind will be able to adapt to it. New technology may create arable land in areas that otherwise couldn’t be farmed. Furthermore, it is possible that relocating people from areas that are flooded will become easier due to improvements in technology.
- https://debatewise.org/2123-should-we-be-concerned-about-population-growth/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 31.40
  climate: 18.44
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 7.09 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.48)
  
  sourceText: 1.19 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.00)
  
  change: 12.96
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  premises: 3.81 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.48)
  
  sourceText: 0.36 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 1.96)
CON
Although there has been some attention focussed on the...
Protests have drawn attention to climate issues

Although there has been some attention focussed on the Camp for Climate Change the main press 'attraction' has been the protests outside bank and the antipathy towards city workers and capitalism in general. As usual the sensationalist press wants to cover violence rather than peaceful protest and with scuffles breaking out at Bank the climate protestors efforts have been overshadowed.
- https://debatewise.org/debates/765-g20-protests-at-best-a-waste-of-time-at-worst-a-dangerous-disruption/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 21.22
  climate: 17.35
  conclusion: 8.03 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 0.88)
  
  premises: 8.14 (idf 4.80, tfNorm 1.70)
  
  sourceText: 1.18 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 1.98)
  
  change: 3.87
  premises: 3.56 (idf 2.58, tfNorm 1.38)
  
  sourceText: 0.31 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 1.65)
CON
It has become a new and fashionable way of attacking...
Climate Change is the end of the world

NO. It has become a new and fashionable way of attacking capitalism
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 20.61
  climate: 11.43
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 9.18
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)
CON
Humankind has the ability to deal with it later
Climate Change is the end of the world

Humankind has the ability to deal with it later
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 20.61
  climate: 11.43
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 9.18
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)
CON
So much evidence
The threat of Climate Change is exaggerated

So much evidence
- https://debatewise.org/1897-the-threat-of-climate-change-is-exaggerated/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 20.59
  climate: 11.42
  conclusion: 10.15 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 1.26 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.12)
  
  change: 9.18
  conclusion: 8.79 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.12)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.12)
CON
The science is open
Man made climate change is a myth

The science is open
- https://debatewise.org/debates/1757-man-made-climate-change-is-a-myth/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 18.82
  climate: 10.47
  conclusion: 9.20 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  sourceText: 1.28 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 8.35
  conclusion: 7.96 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.11)
CON
Science is self correcting
Man made climate change is a myth

Science is self correcting
- https://debatewise.org/debates/1757-man-made-climate-change-is-a-myth/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 18.82
  climate: 10.47
  conclusion: 9.20 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  sourceText: 1.28 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 8.35
  conclusion: 7.96 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  sourceText: 0.39 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.11)
CON
The beneficial effects are slight, and confined to the...
The effects of climate change will not necessarily be bad

The beneficial effects are slight, and confined to the predominantly wealthy cooler developed countries. By contrast, any rise in temperatures will lead to devestating damage to hot countries around the equator which are almost all relatively poor developing countries. Not only do the harms massively outweigh any benefits, the harms hurt those worst off, the benefits those who are already the wealthiest and safest countries on the planet.
- https://debatewise.org/debates/200-climate-change-is-the-end-of-the-world/
- score
  
  BM25 score: 18.82
  climate: 10.47
  conclusion: 9.20 (boost 1.50, idf 6.06, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  sourceText: 1.27 (boost 0.20, idf 2.98, tfNorm 2.14)
  
  change: 8.35
  conclusion: 7.96 (boost 1.50, idf 5.24, tfNorm 1.01)
  
  sourceText: 0.40 (boost 0.20, idf 0.93, tfNorm 2.14)