Global Inequality and Responsibility Flashcards
(6 cards)
Who is most responsible for cumulative CO2 emissions historically?
Industrialised countries like the USA, Europe, Japan and Australia account for 66% of cumulative CO2 emissions
What is scope 3 emission and why is it controversial?
Emissions embedded in imported goods
Raises issues of whether producers or consumers should bear responsibility
How does global inequality relate to environmental responsibility?
Richest 0.7% control 46% of wealth
What is environmental justice?
The principle that all people, regardless of race or income deserve equal protection from environmental harm and equal access to environmental benefits
What role do multinational corporations play in global inequality?
They often profit from extractive practices in poorer nations, while avoiding tax and environmental regulation through legal loopholes
How does the Chinese Belt Road initiative relate to global inequality?
It revives trade routes
But critics say it may create debt dependence and prioritise Chinese economic interests over local sustainability
