A HOT TOPIC

Global Warming

The New Zealand Government has recognised that the global warming issue is a 'hot' topic, both nationally and internationally. They are planning to develop a policy package which may impact on many aspects of New Zealand society and economy in ways which may be perceived negatively by the public.

As a researcher, you have been employed by the Ministry for the Environment - Manatu Mo Te Taiao to write a report on the possible impact of global warming for New Zealand and other Pacific nations, and to make recommendations, with sound justification, for future policies and initiatives that the New Zealand Government should develop. Your information and reasoning needs to be robust enough to withstand strong criticism from the opposition and various interest groups.

Written Report Requirements

Your report will:

Expected length: at least 500 words, plus illustrations and diagrams.
Expected completion date: 2 June 2010.
Expected presentation: very high standard - neatly handwritten or word processed.

Resources

There is a wealth of information on this topic available in print and on the internet. Keep your eyes and ears open for current information in the media.

Some advice to help you with how to do your research is available here.

Here are some links to websites that may be useful ...

Both sides of the debate: Global Warming - An Explanation

There is some interesting information available on YouTube also, but you will need to be selective and think about WHO is giving you the message - Do they have a bias? What is their agenda?

Here are links to a NewsWorld documentary on global warming which presents information and opinions from a range of perspectives ...

      Part One

      Part Two

      Part Three

      Part Four

      Part Five

Are you a critical thinker?

Who do you believe?

How do you decide who you should believe?

Do you try to fit new ideas with what you already know?

What if they just don't fit?