Question: corn causes cow disease

Feeding farm animals corn is a revolting manifestation of anthropocentrism and creates a rupture in nature

Pollan 2006, Michael (Michael Pollan is the Lewis K. Chan Arts Lecturer at Harvard University, and director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism at UC Berkeley. He holds a bachelor’s from Oxford University, masters in English from Columbia University, an honorary doctorate from the University of Gastronomic Science, and was an 2022-2024 Guggenheim Fellow.)

corn violates the biological or evolutionary logic of bovine digestion Most health problems that afflict feedlot cattle can be traced to their diet . They’re made to eat forage and we’re making them eat grain Bloat is most serious thing wrong with a ruminant on corn The rumen presses against the animal’s lungs Unless action is taken (usually by forcing a hose down the animal’s esophagus), the animal suffocates corn can also give a cow acidosis Corn caus a kind of bovine heartburn that can kill the animal Acidotic animals go off their feed, pant and salivate excessively, paw and scratch their bellies, and eat dirt. The condition can lead to diarrhea, ulcers, bloat, rumenitis, liver disease, and a general weakening of the immune system that leaves the animal vulnerable to the full panoply of feedlot diseases—pneumonia, coccidiosis, enterotoxemia, feedlot polio. feedlot diets would eventually “blow out their livers” and kill them acids eat away at the rumen wall, allowing bacteria to enter the animal’s bloodstream they form abscesses and impair the liver’s function Between 15 percent and 30 percent of feedlot cows are found at slaughter to have abscessed livers figure runs as high as 70 percent.


Question: corn and bovine digestion

Feeding farm animals corn is a revolting manifestation of anthropocentrism and creates a rupture in nature

Pollan 2006, Michael (Michael Pollan is the Lewis K. Chan Arts Lecturer at Harvard University, and director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism at UC Berkeley. He holds a bachelor’s from Oxford University, masters in English from Columbia University, an honorary doctorate from the University of Gastronomic Science, and was an 2022-2024 Guggenheim Fellow.)

corn violates the biological or evolutionary logic of bovine digestion Most health problems that afflict feedlot cattle can be traced to their diet . They’re made to eat forage and we’re making them eat grain Bloat is most serious thing wrong with a ruminant on corn The rumen presses against the animal’s lungs Unless action is taken (usually by forcing a hose down the animal’s esophagus), the animal suffocates corn can also give a cow acidosis Corn caus a kind of bovine heartburn that can kill the animal Acidotic animals go off their feed, pant and salivate excessively, paw and scratch their bellies, and eat dirt. The condition can lead to diarrhea, ulcers, bloat, rumenitis, liver disease, and a general weakening of the immune system that leaves the animal vulnerable to the full panoply of feedlot diseases—pneumonia, coccidiosis, enterotoxemia, feedlot polio. feedlot diets would eventually “blow out their livers” and kill them acids eat away at the rumen wall, allowing bacteria to enter the animal’s bloodstream they form abscesses and impair the liver’s function Between 15 percent and 30 percent of feedlot cows are found at slaughter to have abscessed livers figure runs as high as 70 percent.


Question: feedlot cattle health problems

Feeding farm animals corn is a revolting manifestation of anthropocentrism and creates a rupture in nature

Pollan 2006, Michael (Michael Pollan is the Lewis K. Chan Arts Lecturer at Harvard University, and director of the Knight Program in Science and Environmental Journalism at UC Berkeley. He holds a bachelor’s from Oxford University, masters in English from Columbia University, an honorary doctorate from the University of Gastronomic Science, and was an 2022-2024 Guggenheim Fellow.)

corn violates the biological or evolutionary logic of bovine digestion Most health problems that afflict feedlot cattle can be traced to their diet . They’re made to eat forage and we’re making them eat grain Bloat is most serious thing wrong with a ruminant on corn The rumen presses against the animal’s lungs Unless action is taken (usually by forcing a hose down the animal’s esophagus), the animal suffocates corn can also give a cow acidosis Corn caus a kind of bovine heartburn that can kill the animal Acidotic animals go off their feed, pant and salivate excessively, paw and scratch their bellies, and eat dirt. The condition can lead to diarrhea, ulcers, bloat, rumenitis, liver disease, and a general weakening of the immune system that leaves the animal vulnerable to the full panoply of feedlot diseases—pneumonia, coccidiosis, enterotoxemia, feedlot polio. feedlot diets would eventually “blow out their livers” and kill them acids eat away at the rumen wall, allowing bacteria to enter the animal’s bloodstream they form abscesses and impair the liver’s function Between 15 percent and 30 percent of feedlot cows are found at slaughter to have abscessed livers figure runs as high as 70 percent.


Question: US exports set to increase

AND U.S. exports set to increase.

Ben Cahill 24, visiting research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and former senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, 11 January 2024, “U.S. LNG Export Boom: Defining National Interests,” CSIS, https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-lng-export-boom-defining-national-interests.

U.S the world’s largest exporter capacity expansion is underway more than double Qatar Eleven projects fully approved by


Question: Ben Cahill

AND U.S. exports set to increase.

Ben Cahill 24, visiting research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and former senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, 11 January 2024, “U.S. LNG Export Boom: Defining National Interests,” CSIS, https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-lng-export-boom-defining-national-interests.

U.S the world’s largest exporter capacity expansion is underway more than double Qatar Eleven projects fully approved by


Question: US LNG export boom

AND U.S. exports set to increase.

Ben Cahill 24, visiting research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and former senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, 11 January 2024, “U.S. LNG Export Boom: Defining National Interests,” CSIS, https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-lng-export-boom-defining-national-interests.

U.S the world’s largest exporter capacity expansion is underway more than double Qatar Eleven projects fully approved by


Question: US largest exporter

AND U.S. exports set to increase.

Ben Cahill 24, visiting research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and former senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, 11 January 2024, “U.S. LNG Export Boom: Defining National Interests,” CSIS, https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-lng-export-boom-defining-national-interests.

U.S the world’s largest exporter capacity expansion is underway more than double Qatar Eleven projects fully approved by


Question: LNG capacity expansion

AND U.S. exports set to increase.

Ben Cahill 24, visiting research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and former senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, 11 January 2024, “U.S. LNG Export Boom: Defining National Interests,” CSIS, https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-lng-export-boom-defining-national-interests.

U.S the world’s largest exporter capacity expansion is underway more than double Qatar Eleven projects fully approved by


Question: double Qatar's capacity

AND U.S. exports set to increase.

Ben Cahill 24, visiting research fellow at the University of Texas at Austin and former senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, 11 January 2024, “U.S. LNG Export Boom: Defining National Interests,” CSIS, https://www.csis.org/analysis/us-lng-export-boom-defining-national-interests.

U.S the world’s largest exporter capacity expansion is underway more than double Qatar Eleven projects fully approved by


Question: Caps existential pandemics and terror

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: Wong and Ciara longtermism

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: Ruth Wong rethinking longtermism

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: Economic development reduces vulnerability

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: poverty causes instability terrorism

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: development reduces risks pandemics

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: income improves health infrastructure

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: Rethinking longtermism and global development

4---Caps existential pandemics, and terror.

Wong 22 [Ruth Wong, Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, M.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Western University; and Eevee Ciara, Machine learning engineer at PayPal, writer for the Effective Altruism Forum, “Rethinking longtermism and global development,” 09-01-22, Substack, https://sunyshore.substack.com/p/rethinking-longtermism-and-global]

economic development is indicator of tech and power development reducing vulnerability to risks like conflict and pandemics countries get richer and participate in institutions improves governance to navigate existential risks development reducing risks from pandemics and instability Poverty spread diseases income improves health and infrastructure makes populations resilient to pandemics poverty causes instability terrorism and crime


Question: Flight prices low

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: Whitley 24 bloomberg

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: Angus Whitley

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: Falling fares international flights

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: Airlines cutting ticket prices

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: Flight prices are falling

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: fare madness declines

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: passengers winning fare madness

4. Flight prices low.

Whitley 24, writer for Bloomberg, citing James Kavanagh, Director of the Officer of Leasure at Brisbane Flight Center Travel Group LTD (Angus Whitley, July 24, 2024, “Airlines Are Finally Cutting Ticket Prices as Flight Numbers Rise,” Bloomberg, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/air-fare-pain-eases-as-pricing-power-swings-back-to-passengers)

Passengers are winning from fare madness that followed the pandemic and price declines are coming As travel restrictions lifted prices ballooned falling fares reflect growing number of international flights and a public that is cost conscious It’s not just a blip , it’s a global trend Airlines certainly don’t have all the power fares fell 6% in 2024 Prices continue to fall With pressure airlines seeking to fill planes there are deals for early bookers


Question: Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: Fiat Good

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: Cesaire and Senghor black identity

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: planetary inequality

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: bias decreases

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: power transition probabilistic

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: influence association

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: anti-elderly bias stable

1. Framework. Evaluate the plan’s consequences versus links.

Fiat Good---2AC

planetary inequality nihilistic armed conflicts climate change racist alt-right movements institutions seem ill-equipped to begin engaging human survival This poses challenges to theoretical tools inadequate to provide guidance for systemic transformation this moment demand justice and human solidarity struggles are immediately practical writings on governance avoid abstract musing argument during anticolonial struggles intervene in the present Césaire and Senghor commitment to human politics, as a critique of modernity rather than limited plotting of black identity understood a wholesale rebuilding of humanity pragmatic orientation was inseparable from commitment to political imagination of ‘ planetary salvation ’ refusal to ‘retreat from humanity’ that defines Black life maintain ‘possibility of justice’ the struggle remains ‘how to belong to a ‘world in common ’ time-series modeling traced three million race attitudes over fourteen years bias decreased 26 percent attitudes could touch neutrality in 2035 participants alike all moved toward neutrality not all biases are changing anti- elderly disability , and fat biases remained stable bias is context sensitive not reducible to attitudes of individuals one study influence association by exposing a slideshow participants showed a lessened degree of bias meta-analysis of two hundred studies demonstrated experiences can reduce biases Instead of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy , this should induce caution  from Beijing and Washington Understanding the danger of war is the first step to avoid it Attempting to isolate a single cause for all wars is impossible . The proposition that war tends to break out during a power transition is a probabilistic — not deterministic —statement power shifts can increase probabilities of war like dry leaves but it does not mean war will inevitably break out Thucydides’s Trap cautions us to be prepared for the danger of war bias influences policy advocates have turned to perspective-taking exemplars, meditating , or empathy-building they rarely have a sustained effect policymakers can consider changing the context societal-scale interventions redress inequality policies are feasible for reducing inequality


Question: Trump restores OSD inevitably

3. Trump restores OSD inevitably. SCOTUS will rule for him.

David Mercer and Esme Stallard 25. “Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US.” BBC. Jan. 6, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6dg30vq0o.

Trump will challenge Biden's move A final decision could be made by the Supreme Court which has a majority Republican s


Question: Mercer and Stallard 25

3. Trump restores OSD inevitably. SCOTUS will rule for him.

David Mercer and Esme Stallard 25. “Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US.” BBC. Jan. 6, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6dg30vq0o.

Trump will challenge Biden's move A final decision could be made by the Supreme Court which has a majority Republican s


Question: Trump offshore drilling

3. Trump restores OSD inevitably. SCOTUS will rule for him.

David Mercer and Esme Stallard 25. “Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US.” BBC. Jan. 6, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6dg30vq0o.

Trump will challenge Biden's move A final decision could be made by the Supreme Court which has a majority Republican s


Question: SCOTUS will rule for Trump

3. Trump restores OSD inevitably. SCOTUS will rule for him.

David Mercer and Esme Stallard 25. “Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US.” BBC. Jan. 6, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6dg30vq0o.

Trump will challenge Biden's move A final decision could be made by the Supreme Court which has a majority Republican s


Question: Trump challenge Biden offshore drilling

3. Trump restores OSD inevitably. SCOTUS will rule for him.

David Mercer and Esme Stallard 25. “Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US.” BBC. Jan. 6, 2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6dg30vq0o.

Trump will challenge Biden's move A final decision could be made by the Supreme Court which has a majority Republican s


Question: No nuke terror

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: John Mueller nuclear terrorism

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: Dr. John Mueller 23

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: risk of nuclear terrorism low

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: terrorists face organizational hurdles

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: no loose nukes

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: market in materials unlikely

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: no desire and progress negligible

5. No nuke terror.

Dr. John Mueller 23, Professor of Political Science at THE Ohio State University, PhD and Masters from UCLA, AB from University of Chicago, “The Risk of Nuclear Terrorism”, Oxford Handbook of Nuclear Security, 6/20/23, OUP

risk of nuc terror low unlikely 'loose nukes' exist, and equally unlikely a market in materials exists terrorists face organizational and technical hurdles , fears they will acquire unjustified ev of any desire and progress negligible


Question: highlighting gravity of climate change key

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: Einhorn et al. 24

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: climate change existential threat

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: respond to climate change

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: informed optimism climate crisis

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: humanity faces existential threat

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: climate crisis response

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: hard truths climate change

Highlighting the gravity of climate change is key to respond to it.

Einhorn et al. 24 (Gill Einhorn, Head, Innovation and Transformation, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. Rosie Ponting, Lead, Expert Community, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic. Forum Flora McCrone, Lead, Immersive Interactions, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum. “Why informed optimism is key to unlock an effective response to the climate crisis” 1/18/24 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/the-climate-crisis-is-humanity-s-greatest-threat-here-s-why-informed-optimism-is-key-to-unlocking-an-effective-response/#:~:text=Extreme%20weather%2C%20critical%20changes%20to,a%20trauma%20response%20of%20inaction.)//conway

highlight the gravity of our current situation Humanity is facing an existential threat Maintaining optimism we can and will succeed uniquely positioned to respond the way our generation reacts will determine this extinction event. When confronted with an existential threat, it is essential to understand the reality we are facing. Not doing so, leads decision-makers to a misguided perception and poorly crafted solutions. By understanding the hard truths and maintaining belief that we can and will succeed in creating a better future we move towards a better future.


Question: Perm do both

Perm do both - solves all their offense because it reduces emissions in the short-term and builds a long-term sustainable future

Nick J. Fox 23, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social and Psychological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK, The Sociological Review, Vol. 71(5), pages 1129-1130, “Green capitalism, climate change and the technological fix: A more-than-human assessment,” 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00380261221121232, Accessed: 09/10/2024, AKS

alternative is a pragmatic approach that acknowledges that a market economy may facilitate emissions reduction this pragmatism shifts the emphasis toward efforts to rapidly transition to renewable energy this strategy aims to reduce the ecological impact and inequalities of capitalism by scaling back ecologically destructive or unnecessary production, improving well-being, and using fiscal policy to reduce inequalities globally Such an approach is politically achievable and incremental. It encourages collaborations between citizens , universities companies and government agencies to work with policy-makers toward an internationally-shared and achievable programme . the unfettered dynamics of capitalist production and markets can be tempered, while ideologies promoting globalisation and neoliberalisation are replaced with a more managed approach to economic development


Question: Fox 23

Perm do both - solves all their offense because it reduces emissions in the short-term and builds a long-term sustainable future

Nick J. Fox 23, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social and Psychological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK, The Sociological Review, Vol. 71(5), pages 1129-1130, “Green capitalism, climate change and the technological fix: A more-than-human assessment,” 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00380261221121232, Accessed: 09/10/2024, AKS

alternative is a pragmatic approach that acknowledges that a market economy may facilitate emissions reduction this pragmatism shifts the emphasis toward efforts to rapidly transition to renewable energy this strategy aims to reduce the ecological impact and inequalities of capitalism by scaling back ecologically destructive or unnecessary production, improving well-being, and using fiscal policy to reduce inequalities globally Such an approach is politically achievable and incremental. It encourages collaborations between citizens , universities companies and government agencies to work with policy-makers toward an internationally-shared and achievable programme . the unfettered dynamics of capitalist production and markets can be tempered, while ideologies promoting globalisation and neoliberalisation are replaced with a more managed approach to economic development


Question: Nick Fox

Perm do both - solves all their offense because it reduces emissions in the short-term and builds a long-term sustainable future

Nick J. Fox 23, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social and Psychological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK, The Sociological Review, Vol. 71(5), pages 1129-1130, “Green capitalism, climate change and the technological fix: A more-than-human assessment,” 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00380261221121232, Accessed: 09/10/2024, AKS

alternative is a pragmatic approach that acknowledges that a market economy may facilitate emissions reduction this pragmatism shifts the emphasis toward efforts to rapidly transition to renewable energy this strategy aims to reduce the ecological impact and inequalities of capitalism by scaling back ecologically destructive or unnecessary production, improving well-being, and using fiscal policy to reduce inequalities globally Such an approach is politically achievable and incremental. It encourages collaborations between citizens , universities companies and government agencies to work with policy-makers toward an internationally-shared and achievable programme . the unfettered dynamics of capitalist production and markets can be tempered, while ideologies promoting globalisation and neoliberalisation are replaced with a more managed approach to economic development


Question: Perm solves offense

Perm do both - solves all their offense because it reduces emissions in the short-term and builds a long-term sustainable future

Nick J. Fox 23, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social and Psychological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK, The Sociological Review, Vol. 71(5), pages 1129-1130, “Green capitalism, climate change and the technological fix: A more-than-human assessment,” 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00380261221121232, Accessed: 09/10/2024, AKS

alternative is a pragmatic approach that acknowledges that a market economy may facilitate emissions reduction this pragmatism shifts the emphasis toward efforts to rapidly transition to renewable energy this strategy aims to reduce the ecological impact and inequalities of capitalism by scaling back ecologically destructive or unnecessary production, improving well-being, and using fiscal policy to reduce inequalities globally Such an approach is politically achievable and incremental. It encourages collaborations between citizens , universities companies and government agencies to work with policy-makers toward an internationally-shared and achievable programme . the unfettered dynamics of capitalist production and markets can be tempered, while ideologies promoting globalisation and neoliberalisation are replaced with a more managed approach to economic development


Question: market economy may facilitate emissions reduction

Perm do both - solves all their offense because it reduces emissions in the short-term and builds a long-term sustainable future

Nick J. Fox 23, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social and Psychological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK, The Sociological Review, Vol. 71(5), pages 1129-1130, “Green capitalism, climate change and the technological fix: A more-than-human assessment,” 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00380261221121232, Accessed: 09/10/2024, AKS

alternative is a pragmatic approach that acknowledges that a market economy may facilitate emissions reduction this pragmatism shifts the emphasis toward efforts to rapidly transition to renewable energy this strategy aims to reduce the ecological impact and inequalities of capitalism by scaling back ecologically destructive or unnecessary production, improving well-being, and using fiscal policy to reduce inequalities globally Such an approach is politically achievable and incremental. It encourages collaborations between citizens , universities companies and government agencies to work with policy-makers toward an internationally-shared and achievable programme . the unfettered dynamics of capitalist production and markets can be tempered, while ideologies promoting globalisation and neoliberalisation are replaced with a more managed approach to economic development


Question: transition to renewable energy

Perm do both - solves all their offense because it reduces emissions in the short-term and builds a long-term sustainable future

Nick J. Fox 23, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social and Psychological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK, The Sociological Review, Vol. 71(5), pages 1129-1130, “Green capitalism, climate change and the technological fix: A more-than-human assessment,” 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00380261221121232, Accessed: 09/10/2024, AKS

alternative is a pragmatic approach that acknowledges that a market economy may facilitate emissions reduction this pragmatism shifts the emphasis toward efforts to rapidly transition to renewable energy this strategy aims to reduce the ecological impact and inequalities of capitalism by scaling back ecologically destructive or unnecessary production, improving well-being, and using fiscal policy to reduce inequalities globally Such an approach is politically achievable and incremental. It encourages collaborations between citizens , universities companies and government agencies to work with policy-makers toward an internationally-shared and achievable programme . the unfettered dynamics of capitalist production and markets can be tempered, while ideologies promoting globalisation and neoliberalisation are replaced with a more managed approach to economic development


Question: builds a long-term sustainable future

Perm do both - solves all their offense because it reduces emissions in the short-term and builds a long-term sustainable future

Nick J. Fox 23, Professor of Sociology, Department of Social and Psychological Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK, The Sociological Review, Vol. 71(5), pages 1129-1130, “Green capitalism, climate change and the technological fix: A more-than-human assessment,” 2023, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00380261221121232, Accessed: 09/10/2024, AKS

alternative is a pragmatic approach that acknowledges that a market economy may facilitate emissions reduction this pragmatism shifts the emphasis toward efforts to rapidly transition to renewable energy this strategy aims to reduce the ecological impact and inequalities of capitalism by scaling back ecologically destructive or unnecessary production, improving well-being, and using fiscal policy to reduce inequalities globally Such an approach is politically achievable and incremental. It encourages collaborations between citizens , universities companies and government agencies to work with policy-makers toward an internationally-shared and achievable programme . the unfettered dynamics of capitalist production and markets can be tempered, while ideologies promoting globalisation and neoliberalisation are replaced with a more managed approach to economic development


Question: studies disproved every program

Studies have disproved every program---despite promises new methods would solve

Song 19 [Lisa Song, reports on the environment, energy and climate change for ProPublica, won the 2013 Pulitzer for national reporting, “An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing,” ProPublica, 5-22-2019, https://features.propublica.org/brazil-carbon-offsets/inconvenient-truth-carbon-credits-dont-work-deforestation-redd-acre-cambodia/]

mounting pile of ev haven’t and won’t deliver quickly reversed are doing damage C D M report found 85% J I 75% Almost all failed additionality told safeguards avoid repeating mistakes deluding even under new standard


Question: Song 19 carbon credits

Studies have disproved every program---despite promises new methods would solve

Song 19 [Lisa Song, reports on the environment, energy and climate change for ProPublica, won the 2013 Pulitzer for national reporting, “An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing,” ProPublica, 5-22-2019, https://features.propublica.org/brazil-carbon-offsets/inconvenient-truth-carbon-credits-dont-work-deforestation-redd-acre-cambodia/]

mounting pile of ev haven’t and won’t deliver quickly reversed are doing damage C D M report found 85% J I 75% Almost all failed additionality told safeguards avoid repeating mistakes deluding even under new standard


Question: Lisa Song ProPublica

Studies have disproved every program---despite promises new methods would solve

Song 19 [Lisa Song, reports on the environment, energy and climate change for ProPublica, won the 2013 Pulitzer for national reporting, “An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing,” ProPublica, 5-22-2019, https://features.propublica.org/brazil-carbon-offsets/inconvenient-truth-carbon-credits-dont-work-deforestation-redd-acre-cambodia/]

mounting pile of ev haven’t and won’t deliver quickly reversed are doing damage C D M report found 85% J I 75% Almost all failed additionality told safeguards avoid repeating mistakes deluding even under new standard


Question: carbon credits may be worse

Studies have disproved every program---despite promises new methods would solve

Song 19 [Lisa Song, reports on the environment, energy and climate change for ProPublica, won the 2013 Pulitzer for national reporting, “An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing,” ProPublica, 5-22-2019, https://features.propublica.org/brazil-carbon-offsets/inconvenient-truth-carbon-credits-dont-work-deforestation-redd-acre-cambodia/]

mounting pile of ev haven’t and won’t deliver quickly reversed are doing damage C D M report found 85% J I 75% Almost all failed additionality told safeguards avoid repeating mistakes deluding even under new standard


Question: carbon offsets don't work

Studies have disproved every program---despite promises new methods would solve

Song 19 [Lisa Song, reports on the environment, energy and climate change for ProPublica, won the 2013 Pulitzer for national reporting, “An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing,” ProPublica, 5-22-2019, https://features.propublica.org/brazil-carbon-offsets/inconvenient-truth-carbon-credits-dont-work-deforestation-redd-acre-cambodia/]

mounting pile of ev haven’t and won’t deliver quickly reversed are doing damage C D M report found 85% J I 75% Almost all failed additionality told safeguards avoid repeating mistakes deluding even under new standard


Question: CDM report 85% failed

Studies have disproved every program---despite promises new methods would solve

Song 19 [Lisa Song, reports on the environment, energy and climate change for ProPublica, won the 2013 Pulitzer for national reporting, “An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing,” ProPublica, 5-22-2019, https://features.propublica.org/brazil-carbon-offsets/inconvenient-truth-carbon-credits-dont-work-deforestation-redd-acre-cambodia/]

mounting pile of ev haven’t and won’t deliver quickly reversed are doing damage C D M report found 85% J I 75% Almost all failed additionality told safeguards avoid repeating mistakes deluding even under new standard


Question: carbon credits safeguards

Studies have disproved every program---despite promises new methods would solve

Song 19 [Lisa Song, reports on the environment, energy and climate change for ProPublica, won the 2013 Pulitzer for national reporting, “An (Even More) Inconvenient Truth: Why Carbon Credits For Forest Preservation May Be Worse Than Nothing,” ProPublica, 5-22-2019, https://features.propublica.org/brazil-carbon-offsets/inconvenient-truth-carbon-credits-dont-work-deforestation-redd-acre-cambodia/]

mounting pile of ev haven’t and won’t deliver quickly reversed are doing damage C D M report found 85% J I 75% Almost all failed additionality told safeguards avoid repeating mistakes deluding even under new standard


Question: Harris has momentum

Harris has momentum with likely voters but her edge is razor thin - a significant portion could still vote switch.

Agiesta et al 9-24-24, (Jennifer, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/24/politics/polls-trump-harris-presidential-election/index.html)

The race is exceedingly close Among likely voters SSRS finds 48% Harris 47% Trump even with independent likely voters Harris at 45% Trump 41 2 % of likely say they haven’t chosen a candidate 12% could change their minds Harris has begun to build a more positive image outpacing Trump across several measures Harris’ favorability climbed to its highest A narrow majority say Harris’ temperament align with what they want in a president .


Question: Agiesta Harris edge razor thin

Harris has momentum with likely voters but her edge is razor thin - a significant portion could still vote switch.

Agiesta et al 9-24-24, (Jennifer, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/24/politics/polls-trump-harris-presidential-election/index.html)

The race is exceedingly close Among likely voters SSRS finds 48% Harris 47% Trump even with independent likely voters Harris at 45% Trump 41 2 % of likely say they haven’t chosen a candidate 12% could change their minds Harris has begun to build a more positive image outpacing Trump across several measures Harris’ favorability climbed to its highest A narrow majority say Harris’ temperament align with what they want in a president .


Question: Harris Trump race close

Harris has momentum with likely voters but her edge is razor thin - a significant portion could still vote switch.

Agiesta et al 9-24-24, (Jennifer, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/24/politics/polls-trump-harris-presidential-election/index.html)

The race is exceedingly close Among likely voters SSRS finds 48% Harris 47% Trump even with independent likely voters Harris at 45% Trump 41 2 % of likely say they haven’t chosen a candidate 12% could change their minds Harris has begun to build a more positive image outpacing Trump across several measures Harris’ favorability climbed to its highest A narrow majority say Harris’ temperament align with what they want in a president .


Question: Harris favorability climbed

Harris has momentum with likely voters but her edge is razor thin - a significant portion could still vote switch.

Agiesta et al 9-24-24, (Jennifer, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/24/politics/polls-trump-harris-presidential-election/index.html)

The race is exceedingly close Among likely voters SSRS finds 48% Harris 47% Trump even with independent likely voters Harris at 45% Trump 41 2 % of likely say they haven’t chosen a candidate 12% could change their minds Harris has begun to build a more positive image outpacing Trump across several measures Harris’ favorability climbed to its highest A narrow majority say Harris’ temperament align with what they want in a president .


Question: Harris vs Trump

Harris has momentum with likely voters but her edge is razor thin - a significant portion could still vote switch.

Agiesta et al 9-24-24, (Jennifer, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/24/politics/polls-trump-harris-presidential-election/index.html)

The race is exceedingly close Among likely voters SSRS finds 48% Harris 47% Trump even with independent likely voters Harris at 45% Trump 41 2 % of likely say they haven’t chosen a candidate 12% could change their minds Harris has begun to build a more positive image outpacing Trump across several measures Harris’ favorability climbed to its highest A narrow majority say Harris’ temperament align with what they want in a president .


Question: Harris voters could switch

Harris has momentum with likely voters but her edge is razor thin - a significant portion could still vote switch.

Agiesta et al 9-24-24, (Jennifer, Ariel Edwards-Levy and Edward Wu, https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/24/politics/polls-trump-harris-presidential-election/index.html)

The race is exceedingly close Among likely voters SSRS finds 48% Harris 47% Trump even with independent likely voters Harris at 45% Trump 41 2 % of likely say they haven’t chosen a candidate 12% could change their minds Harris has begun to build a more positive image outpacing Trump across several measures Harris’ favorability climbed to its highest A narrow majority say Harris’ temperament align with what they want in a president .


Question: Status quo decarbonization not enough

Status quo decarbonization efforts are a start but are not enough to achieve international climate goals—without action the US will fall short of its 2025 decarbonization targets

Rorke and Nystrom, 2024 (Catrina, Senior VP for Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, and Scott Director of Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, February 2024, Climate Leadership Council, “Revisiting Carbon Leadership in a New Landscape”, https://clcouncil.org/Revisiting%20Carbon%20Pricing%20in%20a%20New%20Landscape.pdf, DoA 7/31/2024, DVOG, ADA-1)

legislative action committed billions to decarb sectors to achieve net-zero by midcentury Recent legislation amounted to innovation and new tech to accelerate clean energy transition Nevertheless U.S. is not on track to meet its targets we expect emissions to fall 52% by 2050 underperform against targets


Question: Rorke and Nystrom 2024

Status quo decarbonization efforts are a start but are not enough to achieve international climate goals—without action the US will fall short of its 2025 decarbonization targets

Rorke and Nystrom, 2024 (Catrina, Senior VP for Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, and Scott Director of Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, February 2024, Climate Leadership Council, “Revisiting Carbon Leadership in a New Landscape”, https://clcouncil.org/Revisiting%20Carbon%20Pricing%20in%20a%20New%20Landscape.pdf, DoA 7/31/2024, DVOG, ADA-1)

legislative action committed billions to decarb sectors to achieve net-zero by midcentury Recent legislation amounted to innovation and new tech to accelerate clean energy transition Nevertheless U.S. is not on track to meet its targets we expect emissions to fall 52% by 2050 underperform against targets


Question: US falls short decarbonization targets

Status quo decarbonization efforts are a start but are not enough to achieve international climate goals—without action the US will fall short of its 2025 decarbonization targets

Rorke and Nystrom, 2024 (Catrina, Senior VP for Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, and Scott Director of Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, February 2024, Climate Leadership Council, “Revisiting Carbon Leadership in a New Landscape”, https://clcouncil.org/Revisiting%20Carbon%20Pricing%20in%20a%20New%20Landscape.pdf, DoA 7/31/2024, DVOG, ADA-1)

legislative action committed billions to decarb sectors to achieve net-zero by midcentury Recent legislation amounted to innovation and new tech to accelerate clean energy transition Nevertheless U.S. is not on track to meet its targets we expect emissions to fall 52% by 2050 underperform against targets


Question: US not on track to meet targets

Status quo decarbonization efforts are a start but are not enough to achieve international climate goals—without action the US will fall short of its 2025 decarbonization targets

Rorke and Nystrom, 2024 (Catrina, Senior VP for Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, and Scott Director of Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, February 2024, Climate Leadership Council, “Revisiting Carbon Leadership in a New Landscape”, https://clcouncil.org/Revisiting%20Carbon%20Pricing%20in%20a%20New%20Landscape.pdf, DoA 7/31/2024, DVOG, ADA-1)

legislative action committed billions to decarb sectors to achieve net-zero by midcentury Recent legislation amounted to innovation and new tech to accelerate clean energy transition Nevertheless U.S. is not on track to meet its targets we expect emissions to fall 52% by 2050 underperform against targets


Question: decarbonization efforts insufficient

Status quo decarbonization efforts are a start but are not enough to achieve international climate goals—without action the US will fall short of its 2025 decarbonization targets

Rorke and Nystrom, 2024 (Catrina, Senior VP for Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, and Scott Director of Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, February 2024, Climate Leadership Council, “Revisiting Carbon Leadership in a New Landscape”, https://clcouncil.org/Revisiting%20Carbon%20Pricing%20in%20a%20New%20Landscape.pdf, DoA 7/31/2024, DVOG, ADA-1)

legislative action committed billions to decarb sectors to achieve net-zero by midcentury Recent legislation amounted to innovation and new tech to accelerate clean energy transition Nevertheless U.S. is not on track to meet its targets we expect emissions to fall 52% by 2050 underperform against targets


Question: climate leadership council

Status quo decarbonization efforts are a start but are not enough to achieve international climate goals—without action the US will fall short of its 2025 decarbonization targets

Rorke and Nystrom, 2024 (Catrina, Senior VP for Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, and Scott Director of Policy and Research at the Climate Leadership Council, February 2024, Climate Leadership Council, “Revisiting Carbon Leadership in a New Landscape”, https://clcouncil.org/Revisiting%20Carbon%20Pricing%20in%20a%20New%20Landscape.pdf, DoA 7/31/2024, DVOG, ADA-1)

legislative action committed billions to decarb sectors to achieve net-zero by midcentury Recent legislation amounted to innovation and new tech to accelerate clean energy transition Nevertheless U.S. is not on track to meet its targets we expect emissions to fall 52% by 2050 underperform against targets


Question: Endorsing CCS organized labor

Endorsing CCS gets organized labor on board.

Cohen 19, Rachel Cohen, a reporter who focuses on US social policy. Based in Washington, DC, she keeps a close eye on the politics influencing policy development and the leaders, activists, and researchers spearheading those ideas, The Intercept, 09-20-2019, [“The Environmental Left Is Softening on Carbon Capture Technology. Maybe That’s OK.,” https://theintercept.com/2019/09/20/carbon-capture-technology-unions-labor/, 08-25-2024]rrf

opposition to carbon capture is rooted largely in politics nearly all of organized labor is committed to advancing the technology Unions will be a key constituency to organize in the fight to pass any sort of Green New Dea Union rep s support carbon capture because it will help preserve jobs in the fossil fuel industry, while also taking steps to tackle a warming planet Even if we close every coal fire plant in America it doesn’t change the fact that carbon capture is a thing we must do globally at scale As opposed to the current patchwork of LTS solutions in the U.S., a nation-wide program can be considered The benefits could include broader geographic coverage more consistent and comprehensive assumption of liability; and the presumed financial efficiency/risk diversification of having one larger Trust that can allow lower funding requirements vis-à-vis smaller ones


Question: cohen carbon capture

Endorsing CCS gets organized labor on board.

Cohen 19, Rachel Cohen, a reporter who focuses on US social policy. Based in Washington, DC, she keeps a close eye on the politics influencing policy development and the leaders, activists, and researchers spearheading those ideas, The Intercept, 09-20-2019, [“The Environmental Left Is Softening on Carbon Capture Technology. Maybe That’s OK.,” https://theintercept.com/2019/09/20/carbon-capture-technology-unions-labor/, 08-25-2024]rrf

opposition to carbon capture is rooted largely in politics nearly all of organized labor is committed to advancing the technology Unions will be a key constituency to organize in the fight to pass any sort of Green New Dea Union rep s support carbon capture because it will help preserve jobs in the fossil fuel industry, while also taking steps to tackle a warming planet Even if we close every coal fire plant in America it doesn’t change the fact that carbon capture is a thing we must do globally at scale As opposed to the current patchwork of LTS solutions in the U.S., a nation-wide program can be considered The benefits could include broader geographic coverage more consistent and comprehensive assumption of liability; and the presumed financial efficiency/risk diversification of having one larger Trust that can allow lower funding requirements vis-à-vis smaller ones


Question: Rachel Cohen 19

Endorsing CCS gets organized labor on board.

Cohen 19, Rachel Cohen, a reporter who focuses on US social policy. Based in Washington, DC, she keeps a close eye on the politics influencing policy development and the leaders, activists, and researchers spearheading those ideas, The Intercept, 09-20-2019, [“The Environmental Left Is Softening on Carbon Capture Technology. Maybe That’s OK.,” https://theintercept.com/2019/09/20/carbon-capture-technology-unions-labor/, 08-25-2024]rrf

opposition to carbon capture is rooted largely in politics nearly all of organized labor is committed to advancing the technology Unions will be a key constituency to organize in the fight to pass any sort of Green New Dea Union rep s support carbon capture because it will help preserve jobs in the fossil fuel industry, while also taking steps to tackle a warming planet Even if we close every coal fire plant in America it doesn’t change the fact that carbon capture is a thing we must do globally at scale As opposed to the current patchwork of LTS solutions in the U.S., a nation-wide program can be considered The benefits could include broader geographic coverage more consistent and comprehensive assumption of liability; and the presumed financial efficiency/risk diversification of having one larger Trust that can allow lower funding requirements vis-à-vis smaller ones


Question: organized labor supports CCS

Endorsing CCS gets organized labor on board.

Cohen 19, Rachel Cohen, a reporter who focuses on US social policy. Based in Washington, DC, she keeps a close eye on the politics influencing policy development and the leaders, activists, and researchers spearheading those ideas, The Intercept, 09-20-2019, [“The Environmental Left Is Softening on Carbon Capture Technology. Maybe That’s OK.,” https://theintercept.com/2019/09/20/carbon-capture-technology-unions-labor/, 08-25-2024]rrf

opposition to carbon capture is rooted largely in politics nearly all of organized labor is committed to advancing the technology Unions will be a key constituency to organize in the fight to pass any sort of Green New Dea Union rep s support carbon capture because it will help preserve jobs in the fossil fuel industry, while also taking steps to tackle a warming planet Even if we close every coal fire plant in America it doesn’t change the fact that carbon capture is a thing we must do globally at scale As opposed to the current patchwork of LTS solutions in the U.S., a nation-wide program can be considered The benefits could include broader geographic coverage more consistent and comprehensive assumption of liability; and the presumed financial efficiency/risk diversification of having one larger Trust that can allow lower funding requirements vis-à-vis smaller ones


Question: green new deal and unions

Endorsing CCS gets organized labor on board.

Cohen 19, Rachel Cohen, a reporter who focuses on US social policy. Based in Washington, DC, she keeps a close eye on the politics influencing policy development and the leaders, activists, and researchers spearheading those ideas, The Intercept, 09-20-2019, [“The Environmental Left Is Softening on Carbon Capture Technology. Maybe That’s OK.,” https://theintercept.com/2019/09/20/carbon-capture-technology-unions-labor/, 08-25-2024]rrf

opposition to carbon capture is rooted largely in politics nearly all of organized labor is committed to advancing the technology Unions will be a key constituency to organize in the fight to pass any sort of Green New Dea Union rep s support carbon capture because it will help preserve jobs in the fossil fuel industry, while also taking steps to tackle a warming planet Even if we close every coal fire plant in America it doesn’t change the fact that carbon capture is a thing we must do globally at scale As opposed to the current patchwork of LTS solutions in the U.S., a nation-wide program can be considered The benefits could include broader geographic coverage more consistent and comprehensive assumption of liability; and the presumed financial efficiency/risk diversification of having one larger Trust that can allow lower funding requirements vis-à-vis smaller ones


Question: carbon capture preserve jobs

Endorsing CCS gets organized labor on board.

Cohen 19, Rachel Cohen, a reporter who focuses on US social policy. Based in Washington, DC, she keeps a close eye on the politics influencing policy development and the leaders, activists, and researchers spearheading those ideas, The Intercept, 09-20-2019, [“The Environmental Left Is Softening on Carbon Capture Technology. Maybe That’s OK.,” https://theintercept.com/2019/09/20/carbon-capture-technology-unions-labor/, 08-25-2024]rrf

opposition to carbon capture is rooted largely in politics nearly all of organized labor is committed to advancing the technology Unions will be a key constituency to organize in the fight to pass any sort of Green New Dea Union rep s support carbon capture because it will help preserve jobs in the fossil fuel industry, while also taking steps to tackle a warming planet Even if we close every coal fire plant in America it doesn’t change the fact that carbon capture is a thing we must do globally at scale As opposed to the current patchwork of LTS solutions in the U.S., a nation-wide program can be considered The benefits could include broader geographic coverage more consistent and comprehensive assumption of liability; and the presumed financial efficiency/risk diversification of having one larger Trust that can allow lower funding requirements vis-à-vis smaller ones


Question: unions and carbon capture

Endorsing CCS gets organized labor on board.

Cohen 19, Rachel Cohen, a reporter who focuses on US social policy. Based in Washington, DC, she keeps a close eye on the politics influencing policy development and the leaders, activists, and researchers spearheading those ideas, The Intercept, 09-20-2019, [“The Environmental Left Is Softening on Carbon Capture Technology. Maybe That’s OK.,” https://theintercept.com/2019/09/20/carbon-capture-technology-unions-labor/, 08-25-2024]rrf

opposition to carbon capture is rooted largely in politics nearly all of organized labor is committed to advancing the technology Unions will be a key constituency to organize in the fight to pass any sort of Green New Dea Union rep s support carbon capture because it will help preserve jobs in the fossil fuel industry, while also taking steps to tackle a warming planet Even if we close every coal fire plant in America it doesn’t change the fact that carbon capture is a thing we must do globally at scale As opposed to the current patchwork of LTS solutions in the U.S., a nation-wide program can be considered The benefits could include broader geographic coverage more consistent and comprehensive assumption of liability; and the presumed financial efficiency/risk diversification of having one larger Trust that can allow lower funding requirements vis-à-vis smaller ones


Question: no economic collapse from warming

No economic collapse from warming—damage to the economy would be trivial in the worst-case scenario.

Koonin 21 – Professor of Information, Operations and Management at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Steven Koonin, “Unsettled: What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change?”, ProMarket, 8/11/12, https://www.promarket.org/2021/08/11/unsettled-climate-change-economy-steve-koonin/

twenty published estimates show projected temp rise would impact the economy by 3 percent or less 3 percent in 2100 translates to a decrease in growth rate by 0.04 percent per year the UN report says the economic impact is negligible For most sectors climate will be small relative to population age income tech regulation The consensus on minimal overall economic impact is well known to experts very large warming would diminish the US by 4 percent the US will be four times larger in 2090 warming would delay growth by only two years the notion of climate economic disaster remains alive in the media even the official assessment indicate significant climate change would have negligible net economic impact on the US


Question: Koonin 21

No economic collapse from warming—damage to the economy would be trivial in the worst-case scenario.

Koonin 21 – Professor of Information, Operations and Management at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Steven Koonin, “Unsettled: What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change?”, ProMarket, 8/11/12, https://www.promarket.org/2021/08/11/unsettled-climate-change-economy-steve-koonin/

twenty published estimates show projected temp rise would impact the economy by 3 percent or less 3 percent in 2100 translates to a decrease in growth rate by 0.04 percent per year the UN report says the economic impact is negligible For most sectors climate will be small relative to population age income tech regulation The consensus on minimal overall economic impact is well known to experts very large warming would diminish the US by 4 percent the US will be four times larger in 2090 warming would delay growth by only two years the notion of climate economic disaster remains alive in the media even the official assessment indicate significant climate change would have negligible net economic impact on the US


Question: Steven Koonin

No economic collapse from warming—damage to the economy would be trivial in the worst-case scenario.

Koonin 21 – Professor of Information, Operations and Management at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Steven Koonin, “Unsettled: What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change?”, ProMarket, 8/11/12, https://www.promarket.org/2021/08/11/unsettled-climate-change-economy-steve-koonin/

twenty published estimates show projected temp rise would impact the economy by 3 percent or less 3 percent in 2100 translates to a decrease in growth rate by 0.04 percent per year the UN report says the economic impact is negligible For most sectors climate will be small relative to population age income tech regulation The consensus on minimal overall economic impact is well known to experts very large warming would diminish the US by 4 percent the US will be four times larger in 2090 warming would delay growth by only two years the notion of climate economic disaster remains alive in the media even the official assessment indicate significant climate change would have negligible net economic impact on the US


Question: economic impact of climate change

No economic collapse from warming—damage to the economy would be trivial in the worst-case scenario.

Koonin 21 – Professor of Information, Operations and Management at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Steven Koonin, “Unsettled: What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change?”, ProMarket, 8/11/12, https://www.promarket.org/2021/08/11/unsettled-climate-change-economy-steve-koonin/

twenty published estimates show projected temp rise would impact the economy by 3 percent or less 3 percent in 2100 translates to a decrease in growth rate by 0.04 percent per year the UN report says the economic impact is negligible For most sectors climate will be small relative to population age income tech regulation The consensus on minimal overall economic impact is well known to experts very large warming would diminish the US by 4 percent the US will be four times larger in 2090 warming would delay growth by only two years the notion of climate economic disaster remains alive in the media even the official assessment indicate significant climate change would have negligible net economic impact on the US


Question: warming economic trivial

No economic collapse from warming—damage to the economy would be trivial in the worst-case scenario.

Koonin 21 – Professor of Information, Operations and Management at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Steven Koonin, “Unsettled: What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change?”, ProMarket, 8/11/12, https://www.promarket.org/2021/08/11/unsettled-climate-change-economy-steve-koonin/

twenty published estimates show projected temp rise would impact the economy by 3 percent or less 3 percent in 2100 translates to a decrease in growth rate by 0.04 percent per year the UN report says the economic impact is negligible For most sectors climate will be small relative to population age income tech regulation The consensus on minimal overall economic impact is well known to experts very large warming would diminish the US by 4 percent the US will be four times larger in 2090 warming would delay growth by only two years the notion of climate economic disaster remains alive in the media even the official assessment indicate significant climate change would have negligible net economic impact on the US


Question: climate change minimal economic impact

No economic collapse from warming—damage to the economy would be trivial in the worst-case scenario.

Koonin 21 – Professor of Information, Operations and Management at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Steven Koonin, “Unsettled: What is the Economic Impact of Climate Change?”, ProMarket, 8/11/12, https://www.promarket.org/2021/08/11/unsettled-climate-change-economy-steve-koonin/

twenty published estimates show projected temp rise would impact the economy by 3 percent or less 3 percent in 2100 translates to a decrease in growth rate by 0.04 percent per year the UN report says the economic impact is negligible For most sectors climate will be small relative to population age income tech regulation The consensus on minimal overall economic impact is well known to experts very large warming would diminish the US by 4 percent the US will be four times larger in 2090 warming would delay growth by only two years the notion of climate economic disaster remains alive in the media even the official assessment indicate significant climate change would have negligible net economic impact on the US