Though there is a sense of hypocrisy here. Europe used to be a one big jungle and the western Europe was first to chop it all and build their wealth on it. If

Though there is a sense of hypocrisy here. Europe used to be a one big jungle and the western Europe was first to chop it all and build their wealth on it. If now we regret it then those who did chop off all their forests should share part of their wealth if they don't want others to follow suit.