China's responsibility for climate change

Ethics, fairness and environmental policy

Harris, Paul G., Harris, Paul G.

• Editorial: Policy Press
• Año: 2011
• ISBN:
  9781847428141
• Categoría: Politics & International Relations
• Categoría: Environment & Energy Policy

Drawing on practices and theories of environmental justice, 'China's responsibility for climate change' describes China's contribution to global warming and analyzes its policy responses. Contributors critically examine China's practical and ethical responsibilities to climate change from a variety of perspectives. They explore policies that could mitigate China's environmental impact while promoting its own interests and meeting the international community's expectations. The book is accessible to a wide readership, including academics, policy makers and activists. All royalties from sales of this book will be donated to Friends of the Earth.