Despite a lot of talk, this nation has done little to restrain global warming, either in terms of mitigating carbon emissions or adapting to the climate changes that will come.
Some nations around the world — wealthy nations such as Australia and the Netherlands — are beginning to adapt, while poorer nations — such as Malawi and India — can’t afford to.
In a superb piece of reporting last month in The New York Times, four writers reported on "the climate divide," elegantly laying out the issue. Andrew Revkin followed up this week with a look at an ensuing dispute over what to do about it — a debate between rich and poor nations at the U.N. Revkin quietly watches the delegates debate over cheesecake with raspberry sauce. It’s an emblematic image, and a must read.
