Contraction/Convergence equalizes per capita emissions,...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Contraction/Convergence equalizes per capita emissions, burdens wealthy
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PRO In 2006, China's CO2 emissions surpassed those of the US...
China is worst contributor to climate change; has equal obligations
In 2006, China's CO2 emissions surpassed those of the US by 8%, according to the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, making it the largest contributor to global warming. This means that, in the era of knowledge regarding the effects of greenhouse emissions on global warming, China has at least an equal responsibility as developed nations to cut emissions.
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PRO Developed countries caused global warming, they must fix it
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Developed countries caused global warming, they must fix it
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PRO Developed countries hypocritically reprimand developing...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Developed countries hypocritically reprimand developing states.
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PRO Developing nations need room to develop without emission...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Developing nations need room to develop without emission restrictions.
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PRO Developed state demand drives emissions in developing...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Developed state demand drives emissions in developing states
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PRO Going "green" in developed nations is not burden, but...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Going "green" in developed nations is not burden, but opportunity.
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PRO Developed outsource manufacturing/emissions to developed.
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Developed outsource manufacturing/emissions to developed.
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PRO Developed states emit more; their steps have higher impact
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Developed states emit more; their steps have higher impact
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PRO Even if humans are not actually the "chief" cause of...
Even if humans play a smaller role in climate change, Kyoto is still good.
Even if humans are not actually the "chief" cause of global warming, there is little dispute that we play some role, due to our emissions of greenhouse gases, which contribute to the warming of the globe. As such, the Kyoto Protocol is an important tool in the fight against human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
