The International Law on Climate Change and Its Effect on the World's Poor
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2002Subject
Washington and Lee University -- Capstone in Shepherd Poverty Program
Climatic changes -- Economic aspects
Climatic changes -- Government policy
Poverty
Developing countries
Climatic changes -- Environmental aspects
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Organization)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Geoffrey E. Perusse is a member of the Class of 2002 of Washington and Lee University School of Law. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] This paper first reviews the problem of climate change. Secondly, it surveys current and proposed international law in this area. Third, it examines the contextual situation and the difference that have arisen between the developed world and the developing world. Fourth, it reviews the United States's response to the issue and examines the theoretical and ethical considerations implicated by this position. Finally, it recommends a solution that effectively deals with the problem of climate change in a fair and just manner. [From introductory section] Geoffrey E. Perusse