... could also produce positive effects for the whole world; e.g producing cheaper raw materials so production of a good with high demand can be increased. This would make people all over the world happy. However, future generations would be left with freak weather conditions and other terrible consequences because of our actions. So if you weigh up the happiness of our generation against the unhappiness of future generations, rule utilitarian's would probably decide that we should reduce our emissions so that future generations can be happy because there will be more people who in the future who can enjoy the environment than there is people currently enjoying the growing production and therefore; increasing levels of carbon. However, act utilitarian's would use a different method to decide whether or not we should reduce our carbon emissions; the hedonic calculus. The hedonic calculus has seven elements: * The intensity of pleasure (how deep) * ...

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