For
They industrialized first and caused more pollution.
Against
Modern pollution comes from many nations, not only old ones.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Don't forget the historically significant higher total emissions.”
“Yup, depending on the type of evaluation, we are historically at the forefront.”
“Blaming past emissions does not reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the present or future.”
“Children are not responsible for the guilt of their parents”