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Crown Point High School @InklingsCPHS Dec. 18. 2015 Vol. 80 Issue 4

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with Pape’s stance, as he stated that the science is clear and alarming. “Climate change is happening; the science shows it,” Correa said. “So, deniers have nothing to stand on except for ‘Is it human caused?’ which is a garbage excuse (for inaction).” Others, including senior Eric Sirois believes that climate change is an issue we should try to tackle immediately, and he is taking steps to fight global warming here in Crown Point. “I think climate change is an important issue for many reasons, especially because we are using so many resources,” Sirois said. “Eventually, especially with things like oil, we could end up using all of it. When that happens we will be in trouble, so I think it relates back to the amount (of resources) we are using now. (I try to tackle climate change on a local level) by recycling.

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via email. The effects of climate change can be hard to see on a hyper-localized level, but it’s clear to see things are changing on a worldwide level. 2014 was the hottest year in Earth’s history, and if current stats stay on pace, 2015 will be even warmer. Senior Grant Pape believes that the near-consensus of scientists who believe climate change is caused by humans are wrong, and that the Earth’s climate is changing, but there is nothing we can do about it. “It’s a stupid issue (climate change),” Pape said. “The Earth does its own thing, and we do not do anything. I believe climate change is effected by the universe; I believe that when the Earth moves stuff happens outside of the Earth, and that the people do not affect it. I mean pollution does, but pollution is only a small part of the air, and the other air is cleaning out the pollution.” Pape believes that there are other issues far more important than climate change. “(We should be focused on) world peace,” Pape said. “We should be focusing on real stuff like fighting ISIS and being worried about Iran and Afghanistan because of what they are doing, but instead we are focused on climate change.” Science teacher Joseph Correa does not agree

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There is a threat to the safety of major cities around the world, and no, it is not in the form of terror groups such as ISIS and al-Qaeda. The science is clear: the Earth is warming, and the climate is changing. Even a slight rise in global temperatures could decimate cities such as New York and London, along with misplacing billions of people by the end of the century. For this reason among others, NASA scientist Joel Tumbiolo believes now is the time to act on climate change. “Climate change is an issue that is important because, regardless of age, no one wants to contribute to the deterioration of the only planet we have, and everyone wants to ensure that this planet will be around for fuWATER ture generations,” Tumbiolo said

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News Dodging for a cause Pulse hosts second dodgeball tournament for charity page 3

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Year in review Check out the best and worst moments of 2015

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A not so merry Christmas Krampus kills the holiday spirit in 1 hour and 38 minutes page

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