China's GDP per capita in 1973 was $157, which was lower than North Korea. Of course, any country rising from such abject poverty will see drastic increase in

China's GDP per capita in 1973 was $157, which was lower than North Korea. Of course, any country rising from such abject poverty will see drastic increase in energy usage. I'm not saying we should give China a free pass, but I believe the correct path is for the West (or whatever country you're in) to take initiative and reduce CO2, while using that as a leverage to pressure other nations. Too many arguments end up sounding like "Why should I do anything when $(country X) isn't doing its share?" I believe that's not productive. * Also, what's up with immigration quotas? You don't want more people to live in a society with more efficient energy usage (by your own admission)?