There seems to be some basic flaw in the use of 'per-capita' for emissions. Every country has right to explore the natural resources within its political boundaries (both land and water), then why not air as well? We don't live in a world where any country can expand its boundaries if its population increases at a faster rate then the others, similarly countries cannot be allowed to use (or pollute) air more if it has larger population.
Considering previous argument, I am proposing a different way of calculating emissions: 'Emissions per square mile'.
Emissions per square mile = Sum of total Emissions/Sum of land and water mass of the country
Above formula is just for starter and can be refined, but is the spirit of new proposed way to measure emissions.
To make the idea more clear, let me take an example. If Bangladesh's population doubles in next 20 years, then it cannot have right to double its emission limits. Use of 'Emission per square mile' will put a cap on emission rights based on the land and water mass of Bangladesh, independent of its population.
Earth is already overburdened with human population; giving incentives to countries based on their population will only worsen our current situation.
Considering previous argument, I am proposing a different way of calculating emissions: 'Emissions per square mile'.
Emissions per square mile = Sum of total Emissions/Sum of land and water mass of the country
Above formula is just for starter and can be refined, but is the spirit of new proposed way to measure emissions.
To make the idea more clear, let me take an example. If Bangladesh's population doubles in next 20 years, then it cannot have right to double its emission limits. Use of 'Emission per square mile' will put a cap on emission rights based on the land and water mass of Bangladesh, independent of its population.
Earth is already overburdened with human population; giving incentives to countries based on their population will only worsen our current situation.
