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:: The truth or falsity of a statement is decided by the positive or negative consequences of it. |
:: The truth or falsity of a statement is decided by the positive or negative consequences of it. |
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{{quote|If global warming is occurring ''and'' is caused by humans, then we are obligated to do something to stop or slow it. |
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The most effective way to do so is for businesses to cut down on carbon emissions. |
The most effective way to do so is for businesses to cut down on carbon emissions. |
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The short term costs of cutting carbon emissions would be economically devastating. |
The short term costs of cutting carbon emissions would be economically devastating. |
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Q.E.D: Global Warming is either not occurring, not caused by humans, or both. }} |
Q.E.D: Global Warming is either not occurring, not caused by humans, or both. }} |
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:: Or, conversely, |
:: Or, conversely, |
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{{quote|If global warming is occurring ''and'' is caused by humans, then we are obligated to do something to stop or slow it. |
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The most effective way to do so is for businesses to cut down on carbon emissions. |
The most effective way to do so is for businesses to cut down on carbon emissions. |
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The long-term economic benefits of stopping global warming will be enormous. |
The long-term economic benefits of stopping global warming will be enormous. |
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Q.E.D.: Global warming is both occurring ''and'' caused by humans. }} |
Q.E.D.: Global warming is both occurring ''and'' caused by humans. }} |
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