Climate Change Conference

The climate talks in Copenhagen are unlikely to produce any real results. How could they? All countries feel that the others must take action first, and if they delay long enough maybe they will. Developed countries feel those polluting the most now must cut emissions. Developing countries feel that those who have already caused huge amounts of pollution should shoulder the largest responsibility. How about a novel idea. Every country, regardless of income or development, is responsible for this problem, and will suffer the consequences of climate change. China has just as much to loose if the glaciers providing millions of its people with water melt as low lying countries have if the sea levels rise. I wish that the current generation of politicians in every country would realize that even if their dithering does not hurt their generation, it will cause innumerable problems for ours.

Sam Juster

In-Depth Editor