Inconvenient Truth Term Paper

Inconvenient Truth

Greenhouse gases thicken the Earth's atmosphere trapping solar light waves that reach the Earth as a form of radiation. The solar rays are typically good for the planet as it keeps Earth's temperature habitable for life, but the extra levels of heat are warming up the planet. The heighten temperature is causing catastrophes on a global scale. The heat is sucking the moisture out of the land, causing desertification in certain regions, particularly Africa. Other places are experiencing higher levels of moisture and storms; a result of this is Hurricane Katrina.

The Montreal Protocol is treaty that is meant to protect the ozone layer by eliminating chemicals responsible for depleting the ozone layer. It was successful by helping to significantly reduce levels of chlorofluorocarbons and other harmful substances. It is a good example of how the nations of the world can unite for a common goal and institute change on a global scale.

Energy efficiency is using less energy to do the same activities that require energy. If consumers utilize energy efficient products such as light bulbs and appliances, less energy needs to be produced, therefore reducing the overall CO2 levels in the atmosphere.Some other forms of energy efficiency is better insulation for your house, keeping the heat in during winter and helping to keep the house cool during the summer. This efficiency reduces overall energy usage.

Gore conveyed ethos in a number of ways. First, his credibility as a long standing environmental political activist, being an active voice in the Senate and continuing his fight as Vice President of the United States. He also conveys credibility by explaining to the audience that his academic mentors were some of the early pioneers of climate change science. His appeal to the emotional side of the audience is intermittent but clear. He tells his listeners about his past in Oklahoma, where he learned to love nature, and about his sister dying of lung cancer, equating the fight against lung cancer and tobacco to combating climate change. He even mentions polar bears drowning….....