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When it comes to climate change, payback isn't enough
2016-01-08 20:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: Many people argue that rich countries like the United States should bear a greater burden for climate change mitigation than poor countries, because rich countries have emitted more greenhouse gases. This stance is based on the principle of corrective justice, according to which one who wrongfully does harm must compensate the victim. This principle explains why we fine litterers and force factories that pollute excessively to pay damages to people harmed by the pollution. However, the application...
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