On Climate Change: Rich Nation, Poor Nation

One of the key principles behind the Kyoto protocol is that of ‘common but differentiated responsibility’. That is, the principle that those who created the problem (rich nations) should be the ones to fix it. The draft negotiating text departs from this principle, instead decreeing that rich countries should be able to emit more per person in 2050 then poor nations (by almost double).

From Leaked Copenhagen draft is bad news for the planet by Simon Sheikh on Australia-based The Punch.

Also see:African anger at betrayal over climate change by Amanda McKenzie, also on The Punch.