Lab Research Report 2: Global Warming: Cause and Mitigation

Among the most controversial topics 
in physical science, global warming has received a great deal of attention 
during the past decade. Given its great impacts on both humans and the 
environment, lawmakers and scientists must weigh heavily the information that 
they are presented. Explore this debate in more detail by evaluating both the 
scientific basis of this phenomenon and the human role in global 
warming.

Write a three to five (3-5) page 
paper in which you:

1. Compare and contrast natural 
   versus anthropogenic climate changes. Include specific examples of 
   each.

1. Take a position as to whether or 
   not global warming is taking place. Provide three (3) lines of evidence to 
   support your position.

1. Assess two (2) current mitigation 
   strategies for global warming, such as carbon sequestration, carbon taxing, 
   clean coal technology, higher fuel efficiency standards, and so on. Include a 
   discussion on the effectiveness of this mitigation strategy, as well as its 
   potential costs and policy implications.

1. Speculate what policy changes you 
   would propose to help stabilize global climate and which business sectors or 
   nations would be held to more strict standards if you implement your proposed 
   policies.

1. Use at least four (4) quality 
   resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar 
   Websites do not qualify as quality resources. The body of the paper must have 
   in-text citations that correspond to the references.

Your report must follow these 
formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using 
  Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations 
  and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your 
  professor for any additional instructions.

• Include a cover page containing 
  the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the 
  course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not 
  included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning 
outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Apply concepts in physical 
  sciences to evaluate current trends and issues in the modern world.

• Describe the physical processes 
  influencing climate and weather, including the roles of natural and 
  anthropogenic activity on climate.

• Use technology and information 
  resources to research issues in physical sciences.

• Write clearly and concisely about 
  physical sciences using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be 
based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and 
writing skills, using the following rubric.