For
They have contributed more to emissions historically.
Against
All nations should be responsible for their own environmental actions.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“wealthy countries, responsible for over 75% of global accumulated emissions since the start of industrialisation, have an obligation to support developing country climate action”
“Across cultures and centuries, the idea that if you harm your neighbor’s property, you owe restitution is a commonly held notion.”
“Why are we thinking today's public should pay for accumulation of wealth / carbon emissions.”
“Should the bulk of normal populations & every day people pay for the damage and impact of a select few multi-national global corporations”