Philosophy
The Ethics of Climate Change and Intergenerational Justice
Quick fact
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that we have a finite 'carbon budget'—a maximum amount of CO2 we can emit to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Exceeding it burdens future generations with severe consequences.
Why this is interesting
You walk into a room you've never entered, turn on a light, and flip a switch—unaware that the electricity comes from coal. Decades later, someone you'll never meet breathes air you helped pollute. Is that fair?