Why the inaction? - Economic' explanations - Another explanation

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The second 'economic' explanation for inaction is: Incentives: distribution of impacts vs. Benefits. What does this evolve around?

The impact of climate change is not always felt by the same individuals or companies or countries that are most responsible for creating it.

Everyone contributes to climate change, but some more than others. Based on studies we have found that some global areas have more impact than others, which 3 continents have had more CO2 emissions?

China, US and Europe.

What is the material footprint of a nation?

The natural resources that are needed to sustain modern economies.
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In terms of the fact that the material footprint of USA, Australians and the Japanese is higher per capita than in India, and considering that the Indians will feel more of the climate changes, what will this do with the incentives of the Indians?

They face more impact of climate change which means that they are more motivated to act.

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