The Impacts of Climate Change and an Ecotheological Call to Care
Climate change is a hot topic these days. Almost everyone has heard about the negative impacts climate change is having on the environment, but it can be easy to move on and ignore these concerns. However, there are many people around the world that do not have a choice to ignore the threats of climate change because those threats are their everyday realities. In this paper I discuss the science behind climate change, debunking the beliefs that the climate change we are experiencing right now is completely natural, and exploring how what we do here in America affects people less fortunate than us, people who, despite contributing little to climate change, experience its adverse effects to a much greater degree than us. The call to action is the final part of my paper and it specifically calls christians to take these implications seriously and be stewards of the beautiful creation we are so fortunate to dwell in and be called by our loving Father to care for.
BIOL 205, Principles of Biodiversity
Paul Allee
11:30 – 11:55 AM
Goodrich 104