Ok . So it seems like we agree that global warming is occurring and that humans are contributing to it in some amount . That is a good starting point . Based on only those two points , I think that we , as a country , should choose to move away from high carbonemitting energy sources like oil and coal . I can easily imagine a future where the vast majority of our energy needs are satisfied with renewable and nuclear energy . Not only is this a good choice for the future of our species , but we have an accord now among a lot of other countries stating that lowcarbon energy sources will be the future . Why would we want to go back on that ? Lastly , feel free to blame China for carbon emissions 27 % of global emissions , but the US is # 2 at 17 % and India and Russia are tied at 5 % apiece .