ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Climate reparations

Hey kiddo, do you know how sometimes we do things that might hurt someone or something? Maybe we accidentally knock over someone's toy or break something? Well, sometimes adults and big companies can do things that hurt the environment and the climate. They might be burning a lot of fossil fuels or cutting down trees in a way that harms wildlife or causes pollution.

The problem is that these actions can cause a lot of damage to the Earth and the people living on it. So, some people think that these companies and countries that have contributed to the damage should take responsibility for it and help fix it. This is called climate reparations.

Climate reparations mean that the major polluters and contributors to climate change should pay to help fix the damage. This could mean helping countries affected by natural disasters caused by climate change or investing in renewable energy sources to reduce pollution.

It's kind of like if we accidentally broke something, we would apologize and offer to make it right, like buying a new toy or helping to clean up the mess. Similarly, countries and companies that have caused a lot of environmental damage should take responsibility and help fix the things they have damaged.

Climate reparations is a way to make sure that we all work together to protect our planet and make things better for everyone.