McKibben’s main argument is the crisis of global warming is affecting us, animals and how it’s our own doing because of financial gain for the economy the smog that comes certain from …show more content…
All in all, the 21st century seems poised to see extinction at a rate not observed since the last big asteroid slammed into the planet. But this time the asteroid is us” (McKibben 446). The author is showing us that we are the catalyst of global warming and others suffering from our actions — which is selfish. Moreover, he warns us instead of allowing to be something we’re sorry about when becomes it’s too late. The authors ethos is credible and give us an honest ethical dilemma in his statement: “Global warming is a moral crisis, too, if you place any value on the rest of creation. It’s a moral question, finally, if you think we owe any debt to the future.” (McKibben 446). He is basically using ethics simply and straightforward by telling the audience if you care about all living creatures and the humankind then you better act now in stopping global warming before it’s too late and your future kin are stuck with trying to fix this global issue in a much severe