Question to answer:
With the goal of limiting global warming to +2.0 degrees C, you should tweak the numbers for the six key players (US, EU, Other Developed countries, China, India, and Other Developing Countries) to get to +2.0 degrees C or less by 2100. How will you do it?
Total points: 10
Format requirements: maximum of 2 pages of double-spaced text, 12pt font, and an additional page for the data table and references. Expect college-level English, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. (1pt)
Structure your essay in the following order, making sure to answer each question:
A brief description of the scenario you chose that limited global warming to 2°C. You should describe the reduction dates and rates as well as deforestation and afforestation. (2pt)
Did you have different requirements for developed and developing nations? Why would you treat these two types of countries differently, or would you ask the same of everyone? (1pt)
Is this scenario practical? What factors might make accomplishing this change in global emissions difficult or impossible? Is it realistic to ask people to sacrifice carbon emissions on this scale? (2 pt)
Besides the things you can change in this climate model, what other strategies could you use to slow or reduce climate change? Would you use any alternative energy sources? (2pt)
A data table shows the years and percentage changes you used to reach your goal (just like the one in the simulation). (1pt)
Two references to popular science articles about the challenges of slowing down global warming. (1pt)
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