An excellent article which exposes some gaps in the popular stance that both developed & developing countries ought to shoulder the responsibility for climate change.
http://mag.alumni.unimelb.edu.au/the-essay-signs-of-hope-on-the-road-to-paris/
This article uses a nuanced & a more realistic approach and argues that it will take time to overcome challenges on the ground, from sustained industrial action to continuous public education. The concepts & details used should enrich some of your own.
For the many of you who picked this question for the prelims, note the refined points needed so as to generate a more convincing argument about the stand taken, either way. There are parallels to similar debates under this broad topic such as poverty, energy production and food security.
How would you weave these perspectives into the points you already own? How would they enhance your understanding towards global issues which are often mired in idealism and challenges? On either side of the debate, not all countries are likely to commit to the same targets in the short run.
At this juncture, it's interesting to note that even influential religious figures have waded into the debate, driving an ethical angle to inspire on-going negotiations.
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