This week we're going to talk about an environmental issue: Global warming. Please read the reference listed below.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/business/energy-environment/04enviro.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=global%20warming&st=cse

http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/27/a-cultural-barrier-to-action-on-climate-change/?scp=1&sq=A%20cultural%20barrier%20&st=cse

1. Do you believe that the increase emission of carbon dioxide causes global warming? Can you feel the threaten of global warming?
   
   
2. What do you think about the confrontation happened in the U.S. Congress, which is mainly about whether to implement green policies?
   
   
3. Someone claimed that "Copenhagen Protocol" is just a political show of the powerful developed countries. Due to the attitude of green policies of the U.S. Congress, what do you think on that point?
   
   
4. Do you think that the temperature in public places like a KTV, a department store, or an office is usually too low? How can we reduce the waste? Please use your imagination to offer some ideas.
   
   
5. Once the government tried to ban the usage of plastic bags, but it didn't work out. But we can still see many good effects left behind. 7-11 offers a kind of new plastic bags which are recyclable, will you choose to shop in 7-11 more because of the act?
   
   
6. Do you often pay attention to environmental issue? Does your company or family do anything to follow the steps to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide?

Above are the questions, if there's anything you want to discuss, please feel free to add it.