Delta State University                                                                                         Spring 2003

Sociology 492                                                                                Environment and Society

Writing Assignment No. 4

Due:  Thursday, June 26

Instructions:  Prepare a two page essay on the topic identified below.  Be sure to develop an explanation or argument in your essay.  See the link from the course home page (http://ntweb.deltastate.edu/vp_academic/abarton/Soc492/Soc492Syllabus.htm) for further instructions on writing an essay.

Topic:  What is meant by, and what causes, the “greenhouse effect?”  What are some negative and positive consequences of the greenhouse effect?  What are some advantages and disadvantages of alternative technologies that don’t produce greenhouse gasses?