Why not worry about helping developing nations with green energy? I have spoken to people who don't really think that developing nations contribute that much to global warming and that they should be given aid after the leading countries figure out solutions to their own problems.

I just read an article about India's largest power producer, the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and how they will be setting up a 4,000 MW coal-fired power plant for the Chhattisgarh government. 4,000 Mega Watts! That is run from coal!

We are spoiled in the U.S. We are used to having stable electricity and water at any given moment and almost cry if the power goes out and wine everytime we are in a drought. When is the last time you remember turning on the faucet and not getting any water? If you do remember, falling behind on the bills doesn't count. The point is that in developing nations, they walk for their water, and generally do not have electricity at the ready.

If we take new technologies to developing nations as a test ground, we improve their lives while finding out what works well and what does not. We both benefit. When we don't do this the developing nations take advantage of whatever help they can get, which is perfectly reasonable, and install 4,000 MW coal fired power stations!

I know that when we do have established green power infrastructure that the developing nations will follow suit, but doesn't it make more sense to help them get it right the first time while we can both benefit?

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