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﻿ Global warming has prompted a considerable amount of concern within all spectrums of society in the past 50 years. Everyone is affected, however not everyone is putting forth their best effort to cease the destruction of Earth. Political, economic, and scientific leaders play a key role in influencing societal beliefs. Their credibility within their respective realms allows other leaders and citizens access to complete knowledge and the truth about global warming. ﻿ ﻿(thesis? I don't know what your argument is for the essay)

(what is this paragraph about? in other words, where is the topic sentence?) ﻿﻿If public leaders comply to such drastic regulations such as the Kyoto Protocol, they have the potential to be bound to cutting “their [country’s] emissions by over a third.” They view it “as a direct threat to [their] economy” and it could lead to a drop in “their chances of re-election” and public approval in upcoming elections. (Source E) Global leaders recognize that society is willing to make the changes to “go green,” however they also know that if pushed too far, the public will rebel against too harsh control. However, these leaders self-concern is greedy. The health and well-being of our future generations is much more important than whether or not the president gets to spend another term in office. (I would add more support and analysis to this paragraph, not that clear) ﻿(take a clearer position. it seems like you're going for a more moderate route, especially in the "public will rebel" part, but then in the last sentence it seems like you're going for a more "radical" approach).

(even though it is clearer what this paragraph is about, need a more direct topic sentence) Lets face facts, economic leaders are some of the most powerful people in the free world. They influence, in every way possible, what people are wiling to pay to get what they want. What it comes down to is that “global warming is an issue of morals and global economics.” Leaders must appeal to our ethics, while also pleasing our pocket books. (how does this sentence relate to what you say next? it seems a bit contradictory because you suggest that the economists need to save our money but at the same time spend it) They can use their influential advertisements to bring the dangers of global warming to our attention. Economic leaders can also remind society that it is more beneficial to spend money our money protecting “future generations” than “alleviating current global human suffering” to on to fix the problems now, rather than to spend money to fix future more drastic problems. This will not only benefit us later in life, but also our children and families. The regulations must be drastic or else it will not make any difference.

Scientific leaders must also use their credibility as scientists to bring the environmental dangers to society’s attention. The dangers our animals and environment face must be addressed quickly and correctly. Spring has been “rushed...forward by nearly 10 days worldwide...in just 30 years.” Most citizens do not realize just how much of a difference 10 days really is in nature. The reality is that our “global environment is changing so fast that the slow evolutionary process of species adaptation can’t keep up.” (Source F) The global pollution and constant breakdown of the natural environment is creating a rapidly changing environment, which most species are not adapting fast enough to keep up with. Society recognizes scientists as experienced and knowledgeable individuals who are unbiased and simply present the facts. Therefore, scientists can have a positive influence in the public by bringing to light the many dangers our world faces as a whole.

The United States of America is the largest contributor to date to global warming. However, we also some of the greatest influences in the political, economic and scientific fields. Why nto use our power for good? Ultimately what it comes down to is do we want an easier life now, or a healthier life for our future generations.

