Thanks for weighing in... But let's unpack this, since there's a lot here.https://twitter.com/relisberg/status/657632129224839168 …
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Another to take into account are the US-owned factories on the Mexican side of the border, that emit carbons not for Mexican consumption.
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Someone in the US owns the factory, but Mexicans get to own the carbon emissions—which isn't exactly fair.
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Finally, we should also consider history. I don't have numbers for US v Mexico historical emissions... But I'd wager the US was much worse.
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The US has also historically stripped countries like Mexico of its trees for timber—trees that would otherwise benefit the atmosphere.
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And, even if Mexico's emissions were worse than the US's, the US is already wealthier—therefor better prepared to deal with its effects.
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So, while it's true that Mexico City pollution, we still need to take a look at the bigger picture. That's not what's causing
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@aurabogado#HurricanePatricia was caused by the corporations destroying our environment, i.e. old white men.
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