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Developed countries have a higher obligation to combat climate change

Large developing states have warming-obligation to cut population

CMV: the fight against climate change will be impossible because of compromises.

You seem to be missing the major factor of technical advancements and innovations. For example, airplanes. They continue to get more fuel efficient, on average dropping in the amount of fuel burned by over 1% per year; it?s dropped about 50% since 1968, and will likely continue to do so. Electric planes are also beginning to become more feasible. It will take time, just like electric cars have, but battery technology is improving. Also, [flying isn?t much worse emissions wise per person per distance traveled then other methods like driving alone.](https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49349566) Renewables continue to improve, and as batteries improve (lithium ion batteries are expected to half in price in the next decade, and there could be other innovations like graphene batteries that become more mainstream), energy will be able to be stored to always keep up with the demand. And not only will it be more environmentally friendly, it will also be cheaper, and safer for workers. There have been many innovations in food production and manufacturing, and I don?t see why that will not continue. As for the Amazon, the issue people are generally talking about is illegal deforestation, not people living there.

The world should focus on climate change than on global economy!

I kind of want to discuss the vagueness of the resolution. But on the other hand, contextually, it's obvious what it is arriving at, in topic matter. So with that I hand it over to South Africa:

Devoloped countries have a moral obligation to lessen the effects of climate change

Hello, are there any conditions for this debate?

Devoloped countries have a moral obligation to lessen the effects of climate change

Because pro has forfeited both times I urge for con vote.

Climate change and global warming are both total nonsense and drivel concepts.

The Amazon is only 0. 1 percent of the Earth's surface area and yet it produces 6 percent of the Earth's oxygen from photosynthesis according to Scott Saleska University of Arizona. Point being that humans may be small compared to the Earth, But they can still have an impact and even a big impact.

Climate change and global warming are both total nonsense and drivel concepts.

Rapid increase in fossil fuel burning is allowing more of the heat from the sun to stay trapped in the Earth. According to Britannica, A greenhouse gas is any gas with the ability to absorb radiation, And reradiate back to the Earth's surface therefore making it even hotter. As a result of cars, Large scale manufacturing, And even wars, These greenhouse gas levels have been increasing at a faster rate every year. I know you will counter that greenhouse gasses are naturally occurring. While you are correct, Many studies and even basic observations have been done that show that humans are a large factor in this increase.

Resolved: Developed countries have a moral obligation to mitigate the effects of climate change.

I was under the understanding that you were posting your statement first! sorry