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Back to climate change once again. This topic never gets old. Climate is changing and something has to be done about it, but instead nations are arguing like little kids. The question comes down to what can be done to reduce greenhouse gases and expand the life span of people, not blame each other. Well, if we were to blame, then lets start with the United States, or European Union, or even China and India.
Lets start with the negotiation that took place in Lima, Peru. Just saying words are not going to cut it, we have show results. This isn't the presidential elections!
China is planning to act because of the increase of air pollution and protection of human health. Lets look at the facts: pollution shorten life span which effects economic growth. China does not want to lower their economic power. Less air pollution means reducing health care cost and increase production. Its one way of thinking about how to move forward.
What about India?
India has room for improvements, especially in the "well-being of its citizens"(Greenstone). I have lived in India for a couple of years and I know the living conditions. Nations don't have to think about the climate benefits for the planet, instead think about the economic growth. Just like China, India could reduce air pollution as part of their economic strategy.
Logically speaking, we won't see changes happening right away. Global issues take time and climate change is just the beginning.
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US is largest polluter because of size of economy. I think China may have surpassed the US on carbon emissions due to lack of controls. Is that right?
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