Watch the animation video, “Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases, Emission Trading Scheme?”

There has been discussion about the pros and cons of climate treaties like the Kyoto Protocol and the Copenhagen Accord. There has been discussion about the advantages of firms and specific business opportunities that might be generated by going green. Let us also consider the other side and play devil’s advocate on what may be any negatives? In addition, do you think regulation can ensure safe operations, or does business need to engage in activities like renewable energy production in order to learn to how to do it right, and safely?

How can we curb emissions without, at least less, hurting our economy? How can we get other countries to curb their emissions as much as we do? What about developing countries that have horrid air quality, but can’t afford to do much about it?

Requirement:
1.Exceptional level of the main discussion that brings value to the discussion while building on others’ insights.
2.This is an original contribution that stimulates a lot of interesting discussion. It explicitly includes academic research or relevant evidence. It certainly requires inquiry external to the class textbook and readings, which must be correctly referenced.
3.It is a high value-added discussion that brings in new insights, material, and references. A good example includes at least four references in their main posting.
4.The student has explored the comments of many others and contributed to their postings. A good example includes more than eight corresponding postings. Each posting should include at least one reference in their response posting.