PP224 Lecture 10: L16_march10.docx
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International treaty binding nations to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Since emissions are occurring beyond the threshold of harm it will only be effective is many nations (or all) cut emissions: the us: unwilling to cut emissions while developing countries do not have to. India: unwilling to cut emissions until their emissions reach the same level as the. Chinese backed malaysian timber companies are operating in the fly river. Area has the third largest expanse of lowland tropic forest. The companies plan to clear cut 650 000 acres. Company was bribing local politician and tribal herdsmen in order to gain permission for the project. Result: loss of ecosystem, local population will receive very little. Focus on the moral character of each individual, rather than outcomes or rules. Virtue: disposition to act and feel in a certain manner as called for in a particular situation.
