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yeah so I have a debate in September. I've never done an actual debate. so can u guys help and give some tips and info. topic: Climate change. Mitigation: should the government prioritize economic growth over environmental protection?
Avatar of 1AncientConcavenator
#1 government doesn’t really focus on economic development too much. They typically focus on urban development rather than economic and environmental issues.
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Use the PEEL method
Point (state your argument)
Evidence (facts, data, examples)
Explain (why this matters)
Link (tie back to the debate topic)
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Also start with 2-3 strong points.
Don’t overload.
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#2 well that's the mitigation. Can't change it.

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Here’s the thing it’s all about taxpayer moral. Obviously we put our lives and wellbeing first so we care about economics more than the environment. But it’s not to say that we don’t care about the polar bear extinction and yada-yada but it’s just that we don’t have the money/resources to put into that as well when we are struggling to by 12$ eggs by the dozen.

So if we were to be in a stable economy with the taxpayer not being flooded with overwhelming taxes and debt then they would feel more inclined to be involved in the solution and donate to the cause. But rn we need to focus on ourselves.

Hope this helps! Good luck
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For making claims or deciding your topics I like to try to kill two birds with one stone and show how doubling down on one side can help us obtain the other in scenarios like this.

It looks impressive to judges in my experience but don’t be wishywashy about it.
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Well that helps to yes. But what about no.

Avatar of 1AncientConcavenator
Well I mean just watch some environmental impact documentary and just mention the problems you see in there and look up how much these problems will escalate in the upcoming years. For example smog emissions or pollution and the percentage of growth. If you have time to prepare for a subject with that theme numbers are always appreciated
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Thx

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Are you the first affirmative speaker?
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Me to..

THE ENIRE OTF IS AT SCHOOL.
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#11 idk yet

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We have made groups for the topic and we have to gather info and to discuss next week.

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I would just do some research on the topics. I will say that global warming is a big issue that shouldn’t be overlooked.
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#15 first sentence, I'm doing that. Second sentence, very helpful.

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Technology a boon or bane