Perhaps there is no more pressing issue impacting the future of the human race than the debate over global warming. Whether global warming occurs as part of the earth's natural cycle or through CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere by humans has not yet been demonstrated empirically. However, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that humanity's contribution may be considerable enough to justify a change in human habits. According to an article written by Rich Deem, atmospheric CO2 levels indicate a peak of 70 ppm – the fastest increase in CO2 levels in 650,000 years (2005). The best scientific evidence has been unable to find any natural cause, suggesting that if humanity fails to act, atmospheric CO2 levels will likely double in 150 years, potentially rendering the earth uninhabitable not long after (Deem, 2005 ). While scientists and politicians debate what (if anything) should be done, many Christians disagree about why they should care. Regardless of the disagreements between dualists, defeatists, and biblical optimists, all Christians should do their part in preserving and protecting the earth's resources, in part because the earth does not belong to mankind, and especially because God has entrusted man with domain and administration. about His creation. According to the dualist vision of Christianity, the world is nothing more than a stage on the path towards eternal life. Dualists see the world as evil and devoid of any redeemable value (Lewis, 2005). While it is true that the earth is temporary, the belief that it is evil has no biblical basis. Through this misunderstood and unbiblical view of the physical world dualists justify their mistreatment, neglect and abuse of the world... middle of paper... an environmentalist view?" Have questions? http://www.gotquestions.org/environmentalism -Christian.html (accessed July 8, 2011). Deem, Rich. “Global Warming: Will Human-Induced Climate Change Destroy the World?” Evidence For God, January 20, 2010. http://www.godandscience.org /apologetics/global_warming.html (accessed July 8, 2011). God. “The Bible” Bible Gateway. (accessed July 8, 2011). a theological model for the environment”. Commission on Ethics and Religious Freedom, 12 August 2005. http://erlc.com/article/environmental-stewardship-a-theological-model-for-the-environment/( accessed 8 July 2011). Silvius, John E “Christian Stewardship of the Environment”. Creation Social Science & Humanities Society http://www.creationism.org/csshs/v10n3p24.htm (accessed July). 08, 2011).