As an alternative, would it be worth it to help developing countries build green solutions now, maybe the economies of scale will help offset some of the short-term cost?
You're right that it's not right to force still developing countries to halt their progress. I just wonder if there's a way to help them develop in a way that is better long-term.
Absolutely, technology that scales out to the rest of the world is the only hope to actually make a substantial difference. That includes sequestration, renewables, but also nuclear fission and (hopefully) fusion.
Unfortunately, most of the activism seems to revolve around "us sinners" needing to abstain from our indulgences.
You're right that it's not right to force still developing countries to halt their progress. I just wonder if there's a way to help them develop in a way that is better long-term.