Write about the following topic : Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climate change than the developing countries. Others believe that all countries should have the same responsibilities towards protecting the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and give relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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climate
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Climate
change has been one of the most challenging things entire world has faced in recent years. It affects our lives greatly and we should focus on resolving the issues and saving
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environment
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the environment
. In my opinion, it is
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responsibility
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the responsibility
a responsibility
of all countries to protect the
environment
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. Regardless of
weather
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whether
a country is a developed nation, or developing one, we all take what nature has to offer and take advantage of those natural resources. Since nature doesn't discriminate in providing that
bountyful
given or giving freely
bountiful
benifits
financial assistance in time of need
benefits
, it becomes
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responsibility
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the responsibility
a responsibility
of every country equally to protect those resources.
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, I do understand why some would think that developed nations should shoulder more
responsibility
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in
this
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area. Developed nations have utilized those resources more compared to developing countries over the decades.
Also
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, those developed nations have the means and the funds needed to see
this
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cause
an occurrence of something
case
through.
For example
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, government of
USA
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the USA
or Canada can contribute more towards the cause compared to
government
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the government
of India, who is already dealing with issues like poverty and population control. But there still is the question of geographical locations and their own unique issues. If we put the entire
responsibility
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of saving the climate only on
developed
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developing
nations, the natural resources of developing nations would still suffer the losses.
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, we might end up still worsening the
environment
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with only half-involvement and effort from
world
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the world
.
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, the natural resources of
Himalayas
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the Himalayas
would still go dry unless the government of neighbouring countries
decide
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decides
to take action. It would be unrealistic to expect a country like
USA
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the USA
who is remote, to take care of issues of the mountains like
Himalayas
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the Himalayas
. In the end, it is only fair to expect all countries around the globe to help protect the
environment
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.
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