Even though they will probably be hit hardest by it, poor nations are less able than are rich countries to deal with the consequences of global warming. As a resul~ do rich nations owe to it to poorer nations to curb llleir own em is·

sions more than they otherwise would be inclined to do?

Do llley have an obligation to provide poorer nations with, or help them develop, greener industries and sources of energy? Explain why or why not.