An Inconvenient Truth Discussion Class1

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What are the key points of the mWhat are the key points of the m

ovieovie??Do you think that Al Gore is corrDo you think that Al Gore is corr

ect in his assumptionsect in his assumptions??What do What do youyou think will be the co think will be the co

nsequences of global warmingnsequences of global warming??Can anything be done to prevent Can anything be done to prevent

it? If so whatit? If so what??Do you think anybody is to blamDo you think anybody is to blam

e for this situatione for this situation??

Only Governments Only Governments can reduce carbcan reduce carbon dioxide emison dioxide emis

sions. sions.

What are your vWhat are your views?iews?

Many people will say that Many people will say that Al Gore presents only one Al Gore presents only one side of the global warming side of the global warming issue (example: animal eissue (example: animal e

missions are the cause for missions are the cause for most of the global warminmost of the global warmin

g). g).

Do some research and preDo some research and pre

sent an opposing opinion.sent an opposing opinion.

What are greenhouse gases and

what processes p

roduce them?

How do greenhouse gases cause g

lobal warming?

What is energy efficiency and how can it reduce global

warming?

List some specific examples of available energy-efficien

t products.

What does "carbon neutral" mean?

Are you likely to make any changes in Are you likely to make any changes in your life (or recommend that your your life (or recommend that your family make any changes) to help family make any changes) to help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that you are personally emissions that you are personally responsible for? responsible for?

If so, what, and why? If not, why not?If so, what, and why? If not, why not?

• Do you think that "An Inconvenient Truth" was an effective documentary? Explain.

• * Was it a worthwhile use of time to watch it in our class? Explain.

• * Would you recommend it to your family and/or friends? Explain.