Comments on: Understanding climate justice

By: Why I write about climate change « Make Wealth History

Why I write about climate change « Make Wealth History — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:13:37 +0000

[...] to fix rather than exacerbate the inequalities of the world. Climate change is a moral issue and a matter of justice, where the consequences fall hardest on those least responsible. Our responsibility is to re-create [...]

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:24:32 +0000

That’s certainly true, and I’ve posted very similar maps before that show things like wood use and deforestation. The ratios are the same – the wood is cut in the developing world and used in the west. It’s like that with oil, metal ores, and even with water, if you look at the amounts arid African countries use growing coffee, beans, or flowers for export. And as you say, that’s before you even get to the historical injustices.

So yes, in short, we’re not really serious about righting those injustices. Not yet, anyway.

By: Simon

Simon — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:12:58 +0000

I wonder Jeremy if most people including ourseleves are a good and consistent understanding of justice/fairness climate or otherwise. I think you have talked about a book concerning why the developed world is rich and a good part of it is due the the exploitation of other peoples and their resources.

So while you may in fact find many eco minded people wanting climate justice, you will find many thinking it is just about comsuming in a greener way and not about past exploitation issues.

If we were really serious about morality and justice issue we in the West woulk owe the developing would trillions for past wrongs let alone for climate damage.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:13:57 +0000

Thanks, that’s a great little video.

By: L Mcdonald

L Mcdonald — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:39:47 +0000

Here is a link to a movie short about C&C: -
http://www.tangentfilms.com/WTCAutube.mp4