The developed world must shoulder the vast majority of the cost of adapting to climate change

Industrialised coutries burn more fossil fuels emitting volumes of carbon IV oxide into the atmosphere. They also engage in Massive deforestation in developing countries in search of timber and other raw materials for their industries.

Cap and trade: Developed nations have tried to spread awareness of the issue among their people and the people of the rest of the world for a very long time. Laws in the developed world are designed to lessen carbon emissions significantly, while little or no effort to improve the environment is made in the third and fourth worlds.  
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The fact that developed countries contribute more in terms of green house emissions is only partly true. If we look at the data available we find that developing countries like India and China are also among the top emitters. 
 
If these countries can demand a greater share in the world power and money game, it is equally justified that they should also take a lead role in mitigating climate change and take more environment friendly decisions.  
 
It is easier to bend a molten iron rod then to bend a cold piece. So instead of passing the buck, the developing countries need to take firm decisions. Decisions which justify their growing stature.