Climate: should rich countries pay for the damage?
Rich countries should pay for the climate damage suffered by poor countries.
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: The debate is about the historical responsibility of rich countries and that of today's major emitters, including emerging countries.
The left's argument
Rich countries polluted the most: they must help those who suffer the effects.
The centre's argument
Rich countries must pay more, but so must today's major emitters.
The right's argument
Today's major emitters include emerging countries. Responsibility is shared.
And you, where do you stand?
Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.