Abbey Abramson

  Historical Responsibility and the Global North-South Divide Global North-South Divide One of the most contentious aspects of climate justice is the historical responsibility of developed nations, primarily in the Global North, for driving climate change through industrialization. Historical responsibility is a legacy that divides the Global North and South, with the latter disproportionately bearing the negative consequences of climate change despite contributing  the least emissions they contribute to global warming. This subtopic studies the origins of this division, the ethical debates surrounding historical responsibility, and the mechanisms proposed to address these injustices. The Legacy of Industrialization and Historical Emissions The Industrial Revolution, which started in the late 18th century, was a turning point in history, enabling unprecedented economic progress and technological advancement . The crucial part of the revolution was the birth of large...

The Climate Crisis Unveiled The  greenhouse effect  is a crucial process that makes Earth habitable. Overview of the Natural Greenhouse Effect The greenhouse effect is a crucial process that makes Earth habitable. Without it, the planet's average surface temperature would be a frigid - 18 °C, which is far too cold to support most life forms (National Aeronautics Space Administration [NASA], 2023). This natural phenomenon occurs when greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and water vapor trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. These gases function like a blanket, allowing sunlight to enter the atmosphere and warm the surface while preventing some heat from escaping into space. This delicate balance enables the development of the ecosystem and human civilization by maintaining stable temperatures on Earth for thousands of years. However, this balance is now being disrupted due to anthropogenic activities. Since the Industrial Rev...