Assignment Title: Mitigating Climate Change: The Case for a Carbon Tax in the U.S.
Read:
- Required: Kiesling, Lynne; Bailey, Ronald; Smith, Fred L. (2008). Carbon: Tax, Trade, or Deregulate; https://research-ebsco-com.ezproxy.hccc.edu/linkprocessor/plink?id=70344d40-6677-3fff-abb9-6036f0c8ce85Links to an external site. ?
- Required: Extavour, Marcius (2023). Time100 Climate Powered by TIMECO2; EBSCO-FullText-2024-10-02 (1).pdf
- Optional, Understanding Global Warning, https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/global-warming/Links to an external site.
Essay Context:
Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of our time, with profound consequences for the environment, the global economy, and human societies. As policymakers and experts explore solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one key proposal is the implementation of a carbon tax in the United States.
Question Prompt:
Write a persuasive essay (2-3 pages, double-spaced) arguing for or against adopting a carbon tax as a primary strategy to mitigate climate change in the U.S.
Required Resources (use the links above):
- Kiesling, L., Bailey, R., & Smith, F. L. (2008). Carbon: Tax, Trade, or Deregulate?
- Extavour, M. (2023). Time100 Climate Powered by TIMECO2.
Additional Requirements:
- Write a persuasive thesis statement.
- Address counterarguments to your position.
- Use evidence-based reasoning and data to support your claims.
- Consider the ethical implications of climate change policies on vulnerable populations.
- Please use MLA format.
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