Chapter 7 Question 4

Jeffrey Kluger and Richard Lindzen, in each of their articles, discuss global warming and the effect it has made and will make on the Earth. Kluger's argument focuses on what is causing global warming and what will happen if we don't stop it. Lindzen's argument focuses more on the alarming claims that scientists are making without having supporting evidence. The arguments are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Kluger uses carbon dioxide frequently in his article as a main reason humans have caused global warming. Lindzen doesn't focus on the causes, but on why the scientists are publishing papers complaining about global warming without any sufficient evidence. Kluger gives examples of studies that have shown an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere lately. Kluger argues because of the increase in temperature due to carbon dioxide, there are more natural disasters that are more devastating. Lindzen doesn't really talk about the cause of natural disasters being due to carbon dioxide emissions. Although I don't necessarily agree with it, Kluger's essay is more persuasive. It gives a lot of evidence and seems to try and appeal to the reader by appealing to their emotions.