The USA is the largest per capita greenhouse gas emitter among developed countires.
The USA is the only developed country not to sign the Kyoto Protocol.
The Bush Administration has undermined worldwide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout his entire presidency.
The US has been blocking progress at the Bali climate conference.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bali_climate_conference
Considering all that, what do you make of this statement by one of the US representatives at Bali this week?
"James Connaughton, one of the US negotiators, remained defiant. "The US will lead, and we will continue to lead, but leadership also requires others to fall in line and follow," he told reporters."
http://green.yahoo.com/news/afp/20071213/ts_alt_afp/unclimatewarmingus.html
Do you think it's the correct policy for the USA to expect other countries to "fall in line and follow" us with regards to climate policy?
2007-12-13
06:52:02
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