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Inequalities in Energy and Resource Use
This chapter discusses the distributional problem between rich and poor countries in terms of resource use and CO2 emissions, highlighting the excessive energy use in rich countries and the low levels of per capita energy use in poor countries. It emphasizes the need for rich countries to reduce energy use while poor countries need to increase their energy use to meet human needs.