What type of economic sacrifice should the us make

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Assignment: Global Warming

"The growth of GDP is inevitably accompanied by 'gross domestic by-products,' including dirty air and polluted water, toxic waste, congestion, and noise." The United States is the world's largest economy and one of the world's largest polluters.

What responsibility do we have to the rest of the world and to future generations in terms of staving off global warming? In other words, what type of economic sacrifice should the U.S. make to curb global warming? Should we allow developing countries to pollute more? Or should we hold these countries to the same standards?

For quick reference about the state of knowledge on global warming, check the EPA's site on climate change.

When considering this issue, I would like you to consider the opportunity costs. Consider the following interview with economist Bjorn Lomborg. Please go to the You Tube and copy and paste this link:( Blackboard is not supporting You Tube Videos any more).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqZWbLLbAOM

Is Professor Lomborg on the right track or should we consider something else?

Please watch Al Gore's Video and show another perspective.

Please go to the You Tube and copy and paste this link:( Blackboard is not supporting You Tube Videos any more).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7mQnZ__GaI

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