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Scott recently moved to New York from London, where he read for an MSc at the London School of Economics. He is now an Analyst at Accion New York, the largest microfinance in...more...

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Global warming is a problem primarily caused by humans; higher average temperatures are partly or entirely the result of human actions.

Stand Taken 11/7/2006 2:56 PM

The government was not well-prepared to respond to Katrina.

Stand Taken 10/23/2006 9:00 AM

Available resources are not being used wisely under the circumstances.

Stand Taken 10/23/2006 9:00 AM

We can expect a loss of political points from the administration's planning and response.

Stand Taken 10/23/2006 9:00 AM

There isn't enough information yet to know if the deployment of National Guard members overseas has affected the ability of the government to respond to Katrina.

Stand Taken 10/23/2006 9:00 AM

Prior to Katrina, local and federal authorities knew the breaching of the levees was possible.

Stand Taken 10/23/2006 9:00 AM

Socioeconomic factors are improperly influencing the response to Hurricane Katrina.

Stand Taken 10/23/2006 9:00 AM

Global warming is a problem that humans must take actions to address.

Stand Taken 10/22/2006 4:40 PM

The U.S. should have signed the Kyoto Treaty.

Stand Taken 10/22/2006 4:35 PM

The U.S. should not allow drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (ANWR).

Stand Taken 10/22/2006 4:34 PM