Is global warming a scientific reality or a political argument for environmental policymakers? The issue has engendered much debate in recent years among both scientists and politicians. And there seems to be no simple answer to the question and no simple solution to the problems that many people face in all parts of the world caused by drought, floods, heat, and cold. Read two contrasting points of view in the Web sites provided below and then add your comments in the spaces provided.

Stabilizing the Climate
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/system/templates/page/focus.cfm?focus=3

The Chimera of Global Warming
http://www.cato.org/dailys/04-22-99.html

1		What is global warming?
2		What is a possible argument against the existence of global warming?
3		What is your assessment?