Carbon tariffs: efforts to tackle climate change, or eco-imperialism?_English_Xinhua

Carbon tariffs: efforts to tackle climate change, or eco-imperialism?_English_Xinhua: "At the meeting in Aare, German State Secretary for Environment Matthias Machnig said carbon tariffs are 'a new form of eco-imperialism.'

Climate change is one of the most critical issues the world faces now, but it serves no one's interest to deny, in the name of fighting global warming, developing countries' efforts to achieve economic growth and social progress.

Developing nations have the every right to develop their economies and bring better life to their citizens. Developed countries once faced the same challenges that are now haunting developing countries. But now they demand developing countries meet emission reduction obligations socially and economically unaffordable for them. Is this fair?"