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Binding targets applied to many developed nations between 2008 and 2013. The second commitment period runs from 2013 to 2020 and covers only 37 developed nations: The 37 parties with binding targets in the second commitment period are Australia, the 28 member states of the European Union, Belarus, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
The world's second largest emitter signed the treaty but did not ratify it (the United States), while the country that recently eclipsed the US as the world's largest carbon emitter (China) is not bound by the treaty's limits.
About 30% of the current atmospheric CO2 was produced by human activity, and most of that was released by the industrial nations. On that basis it was determined the industrial nations should therefore take a leading role in curbing emissions.
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How will the Kyoto protocol help Antarctica?
It really has little short or near term affect on this portion of the planet. The Kyoto Protocol is an attempt to curb CO2 emissions through the transfer of large amounts of money. No country must lower emissions to comply with Kyoto. The few countries that are asked to curb emissions are permitted to become exempt through the transfer of money. Many countries, including the world largest producer of CO2 (China), are allowed, under Kyoto, to increase their production at will.
Has the Kyoto protocol helped the UK?
The UK is on target of meeting all of its target under the Kyoto protocol, it has done so well meeting the targets it is now surpassing the target, so in my view it has done more than help.
Why does China get to increase CO2 under Kyoto?
China and other developing nations get a pass on reducing their CO2 emissions. Kyoto limits are only goals for each country and those countries who agreed to limit their CO2 output in accordance with the Kyoto Protocol can purchase the rest of their CO2 generation needs from each other. The participants in the Kyoto meetings recognised that developing countries would not be able to move out of poverty and develop strong economies if they could never increase their CO2 emissions. China is now the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide in aggregate, but its per head emissions are still low. Along with other developing countries, China is permitted to increase its carbon dioxide emissions.
What has Australia done about the Kyoto Protocol?
Australia did in fact sign the Kyoto accord, but the Liberal government delayed ratifying the protocol although Australia had negotiated extremely favourable terms under the agreement. It was ratified in December 2007 by the new Labor Government under Kevin Rudd.
Does Kyoto protocol give concessions to developing countries?
Under the current writing, developing countries are not required to make any emission reductions. The recent United Nations Climate Change Conference hopes to change that, with a 2015 target date for an updated agreement that would include all countries.
Is there any international agreements to control global warming?
Carbon dioxideCarbon monoxideMethaneOxides of nitrogen- Nitrogen dioxide, Nitrogen oxide, Nitrous oxideSulphur dioxideSuspended Particulate Matter
Can other states or the UN force Canada's oil industries not to build the tar sands plants and in this way force Canada to keep its GHG reduction commitment under the Kyoto protocol?
No
Why might some countries be opposed to the Kyoto Protocol?
Opinion:Protecting the planet is a long term goal. Politics is about short term goals, such as minimising costs of any decisions taken, at least within the electoral cycle, and therefore being popular with electors. They are incompatible in their goals and politics usually wins out over altruism. The result of this is that politicians made vague, minimal commitments at Kyoto. It is future politicians who will wear the opprobrium if the world economies collapse under the weight of climate change.
Under the Monroe Doctrine what countries was off limits to the powers of Europe?
Your question did not specify any countries, but the Monroe Doctrine sought to put all of the Western Hemisphere off limits to European political or military activity.
Why did the Kyoto protocol fail?
the Kyoto agreement or protocol is a non-binding agreement under which countries will reduce their carbon missions by a certain percent. Although, the Protocol was signed by many nations, each individual country must ratify it within their own governments to make this agreement binding. The US was one of such countries that failed to ratify this agreement when brought to Congress.the good thing about the agreement is that it is protected countries from muting to much carbon into the air causing global warming and destroying the ozone layer and it provides expiation's for 3rd world countries and developing nations.the worst hooting about the agreement is to make energy more expensive and dictators more wealthy then the coyote protocol has seceded brilliants. all coyote would do is create restrictions our government shouldn't Reich resulting in higher taxes inflation and apolitical unrest and socialism.hope it helps it did for my debate at school! =special ED
Which Kyoto hotels are near the Saihoji Temple?
There are some awesome Kyoto hotels near the Saihoji Temple, but going to the Hotel Kyoto Eminence is the best place. It's just under 2 miles from the Temple and It's prices start at just 60$ for this great hotel!
Which routing protocol computers use to communicate over internet?
The routing protocol computers use to communicate over internet is as under :- TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). The above protocol is used by computers to communicate over internet throughout the world.
