Pay more money (42%) – "We all breath the same air and the effects of climate change will not spare those in developed countries. We need to do something collectively to preserve planet Earth and if richer countries need to foot more of the bill, that needs to happen. Would be nice to see a percentage of the costs determined (like a sliding scale model) based on what countries can contribute."
"Developing countries are going to be hit the hardest by climate change, and have been the least responsible for the effects we are feeling now. The emissions that the US and western countries have released over decades have brought us to this point, and it is in humanities best interest to give much needed support to developing countries, many of whom have been heavily exploited by us, as we have extracted great amounts of wealth and resources from them. I am surprised that China being labeled as developing, but we can’t let that stall the work that needs to be done."
Pay less (or no) money (39%) – "We need to use other methods to fix climate change than throw money at it. Sustainability measures in both developing and developed countries are needed and would go farther to help the globe while not targeting a few countries as victims. Everyone is affected by harsh unpleasant conditions as a result of climate change no matter where we all live. Our new campaign slogan can be "We All," similar to Penn State's "We Are," in helping in this wide huge endeavor to contain climate change."
"Let nature manage the problem. It always wins in the end and proves humans wrong. Everything we do compounds the problem. A green technology creates environmental damage the same as non-green; you can't split hairs. If you believe in climate change being caused by humans, then it is your duty to stop buying conveniences and go fully back to nature. You can't buy your way out of climate change. That is an insane notion."
"Historically, giving money to the governments of developing countries inspires corruption, wealth disparity, and even greater poverty. At its worst, efforts like China's debt traps enslave developing nations. Immediately remove all of the BRIC and oil rich nations from the list of "developing" nations. Share technology through tax credits to companies with the green tech, for locally educated and staffed green tech capabilities in developing nations, in exchange for giving up coal fired energy as green tech comes online. That last condition is non-negotiable."
Unsure/other (19%) – "I know this is a generalization, but there are many developing nations who have unstable governments or governments who are actively fighting/oppressing their own citizens. What would be the criteria who an -ING nation to qualify for money? Why give them a cash payment when we could be helping in the form of providing cleaner technologies and helping build infrastructure?"
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