Russia Joins Kyoto Protocol Treaty

Published on October 24, 2004 By stevendedalus In Current Events

So maybe it isn’t such a big deal — what’s a commitment to reduce carbon dioxide by a mere 5.2% of 1990 levels by 2011? Notwithstanding, it is actually a greater reduction compared to the pollutants currently, except that the US responsible for 36% of pollutant gases refuses to sign on. However, Russia’s 17% of the world’s pollution aids the industrial nations to reach the 55% usage of gases in order that the protocol be approved and viable. Further good news is that US corporations working in these countries must comply. It is unlikely that this will force them to come home. There’s still a buck to be made regardless.

Yet what about the perception that the US truly doesn’t give a damn about world opinion? — and its paranoia over “permission slips” — even when it comes to mild enforcement to check global warming. Why is it so damaging for the US to take offense when the little guys gang up on the bully in the schoolyard — is it really so threatening for us to display good will among nations trying to moderate the poisoning of the good earth?

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Comments

Draginol

on Oct 24, 2004

This is the part where you should be reminded that CO2 is not a pollutant.

Ever been to Moscow? Compare its air on its best day to the worst city you can find in the US.

stevendedalus

on Oct 25, 2004

is not a pollutant.

Whatever, it doesn't keep in check global warming. No, but I hear their submarines are untidy.

Solitair

on Oct 26, 2004

CO2 is not a pollutant

Interesting statement. What's your definition of pollutant? In my mind CO2 is a pollutant. It's something we pump into the atmosphere in much greater quantities than are naturally found there.

Paul.

stevendedalus

on Oct 28, 2004

THanks for the support, Solitair.

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