POLA01H3 Chapter Notes -2Degrees
Document Summary
Social activism, demonstrated by ngos smos and can, is one element that is gaining prevalence in the response to climate change. this can be attributed to new scientific research and urgency. Argument 1 made in support of thesis (1-2 sentences) While ngos and smos existed in the past, they only began to gain large popularity once scientific research suggested a global climate change. Argument 2 made in support of thesis (1-2 sentences not necessary for all readings) Now local individual action has spread further than the localities. Focuses on global climate change action, not only local action. Summary of evidence supporting argument 1 (1-2 sentences) Until the 1980s, such local actions mainly focused on local issues including pollution of air and water. However, there was limited research and proof of global climate change issues at this time. However, once this research developed following the 1980s nuclear tensions and protests these efforts began to focus on the issue of global climate change.
