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Kyoto Protocol
Aimed at fighting global warming, the Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement associated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Initially adopted in Kyoto, Japan, it was signed and ratified by 191 states as of July 2010.
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Why didn't the US ratify the Kyoto Protocol?
US was the largest carbon dioxide emitter in 2004. This obviously shows that they did not follow the Kyoto Protocol, thus they signed it but did not ratify it. Previous presidents have claimed that following the protocols might cause a decline in the economy, while Obama thinks that there is no point in signing it as it is going to end. US also thinks it is unfair that China and India, which are large producers of carbon dioxide, are exempted from the protocol whereas US is not.
A:Some countries, including the United States, have refused to ratify the treaty. The US government argues that drastically reducing carbon dioxide emissions would be too costly, and hurt the national economy. A:Many have suggested that the US didn't participate in the Kyoto Treaty because the price and time of making everything "green" would be excessive. Also, that a lot of corporations and big companies wouldn't follow the requirements without government intervention. A:Some reasons for the non-ratification:(1) many in the US native believes that it would damage economy to implement this protocol.
(2) the highest pollution growth rate has been in the US, so its responsibility is much higher in comparison to other countries.
(3) the recent recession
(4) competition with growing economies like China and India (according to america, Kyoto is partially responsible for trade competition
(5) the costs of conforming to Kyoto, while mainly applied to cutting carbon emissions, are also an indirect way to subsidize green technology in developing countries
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 president signed the Kyoto Protocol in 1989?
The US signed the Kyoto Protocol on 12 November 1998. It has not yet ratified it.
They signed it, but didnt ratify.
Where is the largest coconut oil plantation in the Philippines?
The largest coconut oil plantation in the Philippines is located in the province of Quezon, particularly in the municipality of Dolores. It covers a significant area dedicated to coconut cultivation and oil production.
What countries are involved in the Kyoto Protocol?
Every country in the world signed and ratified the treaty except the United States which has signed, but not ratified the treaty. Canada has recently withdrawn from the treaty!
Isn't methane a "greenhouse" gas? Are you going to stop farting Mr. McArdle? Furthermore, when the mile of ice which covered New England (and other areas) started melting 12,000 years ago, was that serious "climate change" caused by cavemen jetting all over the planet and drving big SUVs? Just wondering...
Was the Kyoto protocol ratified in the US?
The Kyoto protocol was signed by Clinton, but neither the Clinton government or the following Bush government ever ratified it. It has also never been unsigned by the Bush governement. Congress could also move forward with ratification without presidential approval, but it could be vetoed by the Whitehouse if approved. Most analysts believe congress would be unable to pass ratification, as many Democrates also reject the treaty. Brandon Caswell
Who is not involved in the Kyoto Protocol?
The United States is not involved in the Kyoto Protocol. They signed the agreement in 1998 but later withdrew in 2001 without ratifying it. Despite this, many other countries continue to be part of the Kyoto Protocol.
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.
Why did Kyoto Protocol happen?
The Kyoto Protocol was developed in response to growing concerns about global climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. It aimed to set binding targets for industrialized countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in order to combat global warming and its detrimental effects on the environment.
This question refers to the signatories of the Kyoto Protocols. The failures of Kyoto were based on disparities of enforcement between industrialized economies such as the United States and the then developing countries, chiefly China and India. Western countries faced a more stringent burden of carbon regulatory emissions in comparison to these developing states. For these reasons and others the United States and other countries could not agree to Kyoto's language.
What are the 6 major GHGs targeted through the Kyoto Protocol?
The six major greenhouse gases targeted through the Kyoto Protocol are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). These gases contribute to global warming and climate change.
Which two nations have not signed onto the Kyoto Protocol?
The United States and Afghanistan are the only two nations that have not signed onto the Kyoto Protocol.
Original Kyoto protocol document?
The original Kyoto Protocol is a legally binding international treaty that aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005. The protocol set targets for 37 industrialized countries and the European Union to reduce their emissions by an average of 5.2% below 1990 levels over the period 2008-2012.
Kyoto Protocol- is the only international agreement aimed at controlling the greenhouse emissions that are hurting our climate change.This claim is made by many groups although there is no reductions in greenhouse emissions even offered by this protocol. In fact, most countries get unlimited growth in CO2 production.
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The Kyoto Protocol is a multi-national agreement for the reduction of the emission of greenhouse gasses.
In 1997, the problem of the rising of earth's average temperature was a strong enough political topic that eighty world leaders met in Kyoto, Japan, to agree upon a means of controlling that increase. The result was the Kyoto Protocol, which had no legal authority unless ratified by individual countries according to their constitutional processes. Countries that ratify agree to reduce their emissions of five greenhouse gases and CO2. The Protocol applies mostly to developed countries, with less stringent requirements being placed on nations with developing economies.
As of 2009 all countries except the United States have ratified the protocol.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.
Did Spain sign the Kyoto protocol?
Yes, Spain signed the Kyoto Protocol on April 29, 1998. The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat global climate change. Spain has been committed to meeting its obligations under the treaty.
Why didn't China and the US sign the Kyoto protocol?
The US signed the Kyoto Protocol on November 12, 1998, but did not ratify it.
It would harm the economy too much, they would either have to;
- cut down on production to cut down on GHG's (green house gases) or
- purchase expensive equipment to filter the toxins,
so the government did not want to risk the harming of the fragile economy, and especially now they definitely could not do it, it would further destroy the economy then what it is already.
The US signed the Kyoto Protocol on 12 November 1998. It has not yet ratified it.
When does the Kyoto Protocol end?
It is supposed to end on December 31st, 2011. An amendment to it is expected though to take over from 2012 to 2016. An agreement in this regard is supposed to be reached next December 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Who refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol?
None of the parties to the Kyoto Convention refused to sign the Protocol.
The United States signed the Protocol but subsequently refused to ratify it.
What acton did president George W. Bush take with regard to the Kyoto Protocol?
the answer is C.
the took America out of it.
Example of point source pollution?
Two examples of point source pollution would be:
Factory smoke
Waste being directly dumped into rivers and/or oceans
Overflow of raw sewage
Where did Kyoto protocol take place and when?
The Kyoto Prototcol took place in Kyoto, Japan.
The Kyoto Prototcol took place in Kyoto, Japan.
What is the primary purpose of the Kyoto protocal?
In 1997, the problem of the rising of earth's average temperature was a strong enough political topic that eighty world leaders met in Kyoto, Japan, to agree upon a means of controlling that increase. The result was the Kyoto Protocol, which had no legal authority unless ratified by individual countries according to their constitutional processes. Countries that ratify agree to reduce their emissions of five greenhouse gases and CO2. The Protocol applies mostly to developed countries, with less stringent requirements being placed on nations with developing economies.
The Kyoto Protocol was signed in Kyoto, Japan on 1997.
All countries have now ratified the protocol, with the exception of the US, who now has a new President who supports the protocol.
