Earth's Cry for Help

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/17/us/politics/17climate.html?scp=1&sq=McCain+and+global+warming&st=nyt

The article above describes how there is now no question about the actuality of global warming. It has become an obvious fact that it is a real issue our earth is now facing. As the clock keeps ticking, the effects of global warming are worsening and becoming more apparent. The earth is in our hands and more importantly, in the hands of powerful leaders. Presidents and other forms of leaders have the power to influence their people on making decisions that are healthy for our planet. They can urge laws to be passed that would aid in this growing problem. Because of their power and ability to solve this predicament, it is important to choose a president who is truly aware, concerned, and focused on global warming. The article states that John McCain has called for closing the lid on gas emissions that are producing more carbon dioxide. Other republicans are instead focused on looking for other sources of energy. I believe that a president needs to be focused on both of these issues. It is important to stop the large amounts of carbon dioxide escaping into our atmosphere so global warming does not continue to get worse but it is also important to look for other energy sources that do not emit this green house gas. This would solve the debate on what needs to be done about global warming. This topic has become an issue many republicans are now addressing since the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the past Democrat presidential candidate Al Gore. McCain certainly is aware of the emissions that our warming our planet. The article says that he recently pledged to demand higher fuel standards from car companies. He also promised to have our country join the international climate treaty. In one of the quotes that are provided, McCain states that he is aware that if we do not reverse this trend we are leaving the world in a terrible condition for future generations to fix. Because of this deep belief he has proposed two bills that have both been shot down. His growing concern and ability to not give up on the issue are reasons why I think McCain would be a good leader for our country in helping us to reduce the effects of global warming.