Answer to Question #227172 in English for Moitheri Malelu

Question

Watch the video clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWcEYYj_-rg. Also read the newest IPCC report at https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/ .

1. Summarise the main arguments as proposed in the video clip in no more than 500 word.
2. Identify the main philosophical foundation/s (worldview/s or ideology/s) underlying the argument(s) put forward in the video clip (in other words – are the arguments based on the results of pure basic research, ideologically motivated research, applied research or commercially driven research? Try to demonstrate the interrelationship between science, technology & society when you answer this question).

Answer 1

1. The recent rate of sea level rise has nearly has nearly trippled compared to early years

Human influence is probably the main driver of the global retreat of glaciers since early years

The past five years have been the hottest on records

Global surface temperatures has reduced over the years

2. Basic research is curiosity driven, it is motivated by desire to expand knowledge and involves the acquisition for knowledge's sake.

Applied research is designed to answer specific questions aimed at solving practical problems. New knowledge acquired from applied research has specific commercial objectives in the form of procedures, services and products.