Please watch Leonardo Di Caprio’s 2016 movie “Before The Flood” – you may watch this for $1 on gmovies or on youtube.
Prepare a 4-5 page position paper discussing this movie as well as addressing questions (1-6) listed below.
In this movie, we saw countless examples of how our consumption is ruining the natural environment.
Which outcomes were most shocking to you? Why?
Which solutions provided you with the most optimism for the future? Why?
As the debate about climate change rages on, (a) which arguments have you heard on either side of the debate that have impacted and created your own personal views?
Have any of your views changed as a result of watching this film?
What is carbon tax?
What is the problem with palm oil? What is palm oil used for?
What about the film did you find most inspiring and empowering?
Grading will focus on: (1) clear concise and well-organized communication, (2) quality of content and clarity of arguments. Any reference material used in your essay must be cited and evaluate any Internet sources you use (http://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/evaluating-resources).
This is the major homework assignment for the class, worth 80 out of 100 points.
Please also submit your typed paper to turnitin.com on the class Moodle website.
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