In preparation for the debate (to occur during the final tutorial sessions week 11), write a 1,000- word persuasive essay arguing either for or against the use of a greenhouse gas cap and trade program as a way to address climate change.

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Part I. Background Research 1. Read the assignment 4-reading pdf posted on the portal site. It includes a brief overview of the topic and two short pieces arguing opposing viewpoints. 2. Review the material provided on Ontario’s archived cap and trade website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/cap-and-trade. Ontario cancelled this program in 2018 (scroll down below this warning to find the archived information to review). You may want to complete additional research on the topic of cap and trade to help formulate your argument for Part II. Part II. Presenting an Argument in Written Form In preparation for the debate (to occur during the final tutorial sessions week 11), write a 1,000- word persuasive essay arguing either for or against the use of a greenhouse gas cap and trade program as a way to address climate change. – Last name begins with A through M: Answer in support (Ontario should restart a cap and trade program). – Last name begins with N through Z Answer in opposition (Ontario was correct in ending the cap and trade program). Regardless of the position you take, your essay must include the following components: • An introduction with a thesis that clearly states your argument; • Body paragraphs with evidence supporting your position • Two or more body paragraphs with at least 2 points of evidence that support the other position and how you would refute that evidence. • A conclusion that explains how you have advanced your argument.