Great article with many sources. GIves a lot of relevant facts and numbers for the reader to understand the significance of China lowering its carbon emissions eventually. Also proposes another side of the argument on how developing countries need to use lots of carbon to continue development. Developing countries, like China, believe it is unfair to halt their progress because wealthier nations want to focus on the environment now since they are financially well off.
Cristen Drummond
Member (since April 2009)I am student at the University of Nevada, Reno. I study journalism.
Very up to date article. Gives an idea of not only what Congress is doing for Earth Week but other institutions including the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Article brings a belief that eveyone in Washington cares about global warming and is taking steps to prevent the destruction of glaciers in the future.
I really like this article due to the different points of views presented. Not very in depth but very informative.
It seems more opinionated then bias. The journalist is presuming that people should continue to use energy and technology because eventually that will lead to wealth. Once people have money, then the environment can begin to become "green." Does incorporate facts and studies but focuses more on his opinion on what people o earth should do before cleaning it up.
I believe people can do their part to clean the environment even if they aren't wealthy. Wealth only means you have more resources to help. However, simple tasks such as recycling don't cost anything and can also help someone make money. While the concept seems easy, it is still hard for some people to grasp. I do believe though if the world begins to recycle, the earth will become a greener place.
In depth article that proposes both sides of corn ethanol as a an efficient biofuel or another supplier of more carbon emissions to the atmosphere. Presents both sides of the argument and tells why corn biofuel is needed now. Good quotes for emotional impact and truly allows the reader to make a decision without bias.
I really like to hear about new technology to reduce carbon emission. I do believe corn-based ethanol is need in order to create cellulostic ethanol which reduces carbon emissions by 90%. Perhaps the best way to get to the desired goal is to do what's bad first in order to achieve what's good for the future.





While China did surpass the US in largest energy producer, I believe each country should do their part to help the planet. Don't be selfish and give back to Mother Nature.