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Question

The Kyoto Agreement and mostly have information that has to deal with Europe?
What is the outlook for the future?
How can Europe help?
What kind of leadership can Europe provide?

Answer 1

More or less, Europe has taken the biggest stride in reducing greenhouse gases. They really strive to conserve their environment and the 'health' of the whole world.

I actually had an exchange student from Germany, and we often talked about our different lifestyles. I leave my shower running for 15 minutes straight when I use it every morning. My exchange student said she turned off her shower once or twice while she washed her hair and such. Or, for example, I have a somewhat large fridge. We pay to keep it running. She, on the other hand, has a VERY small fridge. Instead, she goes to the market every other day to get fresh food. In turn, they don't store as much perishable foods and waste energy. It was VERY interesting to compare American and German lifestyle choices. Americans, as well as many other countries, should follow Europe's example! We need to stop wasting oil, energy, and other precious resources!

I always check Wikipedia for information on a given subject. The information is written in a way that is easier to understand. Check it out! : )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Protocol

Overall, Europe has the right idea about limiting emissions and protecting the environment. They most definitely serve (or should serve) as a role model for other countries! As for how Europe can help...by spreading the word. If Europeans can successfully reduce emissions, why can't we? I believe I read somewhere that Americans only make up a small percentage of the world population, yet we make up 1/4 of the world's omissions (or something like that). Sorry, I can't remember it exactly. There is no reason for this!!

If other countries follow the example of European countries, then we may be able to help 'save the world.'

Good luck! : )

Answer 2

Basically the Kyoto Agreement was an international gathering convened by the United Nations in 1998, the primary objective of which was to look at ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and set limits for countries to abide by.

The world agreed with the exception of Australia and the US, although most large towns and cities in the US are voluntarily following the guidelines and Australia is a leading advocate in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions.

Europe is leading the way and is the only continent to have achieved a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. This has been achieved largely through technological advances which has been highly beneficial to Europe as they have seen an increase in their global markets due to other countries buying the 'greener' products. The same is also true of Japan.

The outlook for the future is mixed. Two of the biggest concerns are the rapidly growing economies of China and India. Much of the technology in use is environmentally unfriendly but they are able to mass produce cheap goods for sale on the world's markets. We could force these countries to clean up their act by boycotting their goods but then we'd have to pay more to buy them elsewhere. On the positive side most developed nations are, or already have, set limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

Europe is already doing it's bit but there is still a long way to go. One of the biggest markets in the world is the car market and the European and Japanese manufacturers are leading the world in new developments and cleaner vehicles, worldwide sales are increasing rapidly to the detriment of other manufacturers such as Ford and GM who still use old technology.

Answer 3

The Kyoto Treaty is a bunch of BS. The summary at the beginning does not even reflect what is actually in the document.

The worst polluters, such as China and India, are EXEMPT!

It is designed to create an international TAX, and also to bring down the United States.

Answer 4

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