Equality of per capita emissions does not work when...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Equality of per capita emissions does not work when states specialize.
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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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CON China is basically "developed", with higher "obligation".
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
China is basically "developed", with higher "obligation".
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CON If poor are most effected, they should be willing to...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
If poor are most effected, they should be willing to invest.
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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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CON China and India emissions will increase over time; cannot...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
China and India emissions will increase over time; cannot be exempted.
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CON Greater resources of developed countries does not...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
Greater resources of developed countries does not obligate them.
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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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CON China's emissions harm neighbors/world; exemptions are...
Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change
China's emissions harm neighbors/world; exemptions are unfair.
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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.
