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change, as past generations are long dead, even though they negatively
contributed to this issue. Also, leaving the climate change problem to the future
generations would be very unjust. (Page, 2008, p. 556). By looking at all the
principles in resolving the debate on which one is the most just regarding the
distribution of responsibilities, I believe Caney’s ‘hybrid view’ is the most
appropriate one because it combines both the ‘polluter pays’ principle, as well
as the ‘ability to pay’ principle. The combination of both these principles which
form the ‘hybrid view’ are the most just with regard to the distribution of
responsibilities in tackling climate change because it takes into consideration all
of the important aspects.
VI.
Conclusion
In conclusion, by analysing the ‘polluter pays’ principle, the ‘ability to pay’
principle, as well as alternative principles to the main approaches, the ‘hybrid
view’ and the ‘pluralistic approach’, I can say, by taking in consideration all the
moral aspects and the principles of justice, that Caney’s ‘hybrid view’ is the
best approach in distributing responsibilities to people and nations around the
world for tackling climate change.