The chapter emphasizes the critical need for immediate global action to combat the escalating threats of climate change, debating the credibility of timelines for action and the urgent necessity for government intervention. It delves into discussions on the historical temperature data, human impact from fossil fuels, and the potential consequences of recognizing climate change as an emergency, underscoring the pressing need for addressing the climate crisis to prevent catastrophic outcomes.
Two days. Four questions. Ten judges and high school students participating in the national championship run by Incubate Debate, the U.S.’s fastest-growing high school debate league. This is what civil debate in the public square looks like — and what it can be across the country. Join us as we follow eight students who debate the following questions: “Should College DEI Programs Be Abolished?” and “Is Climate Change An Emergency?”
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