Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-236) and index.

Introduction: why an imminent threat stays on the back burner -- The science of climate change -- The culprits of climate change -- The human costs of climate change -- Addressing climate change: options and obstacles -- Distribution of what? -- Intergenerational justice -- Pure distributive justice -- International justice -- Historical justice -- From the currency of greenhouse gases to questions of monetary distribution -- What is just with regard to climate change? -- Rights in the context of climate change: a contested terrain -- The 'present people's right to a stable climate' approach -- The 'future people's right to a stable climate' approach -- Can future people be said to have legal rights? -- Summary: is 'rights talk' a good idea?

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