Climate Change Ethics

Climate change ethics explores the moral dimensions of our responses to climate change. It considers how our actions affect future generations, vulnerable communities, and the planet. This field intersects with environmental ethics, which values the intrinsic worth of nature, and global justice, which addresses disparities between wealthy and poor nations. Questions arise about who is responsible for emissions, how to share the burden of adaptation and mitigation, and ensuring equitable solutions. Ultimately, climate change ethics encourages us to think critically about our responsibilities to each other and the environment in addressing this global challenge.