Unit 5 Discussion: Climate Change Instructions

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1. Unit 5 Discussion: Climate Change Instructions Climate change has been heavily studied and reported in the media. For this discussion each student should read the peer reviewed article below and also pick one or more news articles discussing the same topic. After reading the articles address the questions below. Everyone read the original peer reviewed article: Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula In addition choose one or more of the following news articles to read: Forbes National Geographic CNN Washington Post Australian Broadcasting Corporation Address the following questions: Summarize the peer review article in your own words.

Compare the peer review article to one (or more) of the news articles. In particular discuss what ideas were the main focus of each and the predictions each made. Did you note any biases in either source? Which source did you prefer and why? 2 paragraphs

Paper For Above instruction

The peer-reviewed article titled Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula provides comprehensive evidence of the significant ecological changes occurring due to rapid climate warming in Antarctica. The study highlights that the rising temperatures have directly impacted local biodiversity, leading to shifts in species distribution, early breeding times, and altered migration patterns among key marine and terrestrial species. The researchers documented a pronounced biological response, indicating that the rapid warming trend has already begun affecting vulnerable Antarctic ecosystems. The article emphasizes the urgency of understanding these biological responses to predict future ecological shifts and guide conservation efforts, portraying climate warming as an immediate threat to Antarctic biodiversity.

In comparison, a news article from National Geographic focuses on the tangible effects of climate change on polar environments, emphasizing visual evidence like melting ice sheets and retreating glaciers. Similarly, CNN discusses the implications of these environmental changes on global sea levels and local communities. While the peer-reviewed research offers detailed scientific data and forecasts future ecological impacts, news outlets tend to frame their narratives around immediate observable phenomena and societal implications. Biases in news articles may arise from sensationalism or environmental activism, often emphasizing the urgency of climate change, whereas the scientific article maintains a neutral, evidence-based tone. I prefer the peer-reviewed article for its detailed data and scientific rigor, as it provides a solid foundation for understanding ecological impacts, although news articles are valuable for raising public awareness due to their accessible language and visual content.

References

  • Barnes, D. K. A., et al. (2019). Widespread Biological Response to Rapid Warming on the Antarctic Peninsula. Nature Climate Change, 9(7), 558–563. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-019-0523-1
  • National Geographic. (2022). Melting Ice and Rising Seas: The Impact of Climate Change on Polar Regions. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/melting-ice-and-rising-seas
  • CNN. (2022). Climate Change and Its Effect on Global Communities. https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/15/world/climate-change-impact-global-societies/index.html
  • Washington Post. (2022). Antarctic Warming Trends and Ecosystem Changes. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate/antarctic-warming-ecosystems/
  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation. (2022). The Rapid Retreat of Antarctic Glaciers. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/antarctic-glaciers-retreat/
  • EPA. (n.d.). Wastewater Technology. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/wastewater/technologies
  • EPA. (n.d.). Use and Disposal of Biosolids. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/biosolids
  • United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2020). Guidelines for Sewage Treatment and Biosolids Management. EPA/832/B-20/003. https://www.epa.gov/sewage-treatment/guidelines-sewage-treatment
  • World Health Organization. (2017). Water Sanitation Hygiene. https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/2017/9789241510821/en/
  • United Nations. (2015). Sustainable Development Goals: Clean Water and Sanitation. https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6

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