What kind of role model is theU.S? Planet earth taken for granted?

Question

Why doesn't the U.S sign the Kyoto Protocol agreement?
what can we possibly do about it if our government does not realy care to adjust? why do we have such a government that does not distinguish between want & need?

Answer 1

KyotoUSA is an all volunteer, grassroots organization that encourages U.S. cities and their residents to reduce the global warming greenhouse gas emissions for which they are responsible.

Global warming is the most serious threat facing the planet today. Studies conducted by the world's most respected climate scientists demonstrate that we must act collectively and immediately to make significant reductions in the the amount of greenhouse gases that we are releasing into the atmosphere. Our failure to act now will result in catastrophic and irreversible consequences for all life on this planet.

Countries around the globe are attempting to address this problem. In an agreement known as the Kyoto Protocol, most industrialized countries have agreed to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, the United States steadfastly refuses to ratify the Kyoto Protocol and actively works against the efforts of the world community to reach its full implementation.

Without the active participation of the U.S., the world community's ability to slow the heating of the atmosphere is unlikely. The U.S. alone produces 25% of the world's greenhouse gases. Pressure is building on the U.S. to do its part. The U.S. House and Senate are working on legislation that will set aggressive targets for reductions in greenhouse gases. A growing number of States are forming regional alliances that will establish limits on greenhouse gas emissions.

Cities, too, are leading the way in the effort to address global warming. Local efforts, often driven by citizen advocacy, are encouraging people, businesses (large and small), schools, religious instituions and local governments throughout the U.S. to look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Thanks to the efforts of ICLEI's Local Governments for Sustainability, more than 250 U.S. cities have measured their greenhouse gas emissions, are implementing policies to reduce them, and are realizing significant financial benefits to city coffers in the process.

With the support of KyotoUSA, Berkeley officially endorsed the Kyoto Protocol in January 2005. Subsequently, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels successfully petitioned the US Conference of Mayors to endorse his "Climate Protection Agreement" (CPA), a statement that embraces the emissions reductions targets outlined in the Kyoto Protocol. As of May 2007, over 500 U.S. mayors have signed the CPA. Local actions are beginning to resonate with Americans who are beginning to appreciate the scope and seriousness of the problem. KyotoUSA urges all U.S. cities large and small, governmental and non-governmental institutions, businesses, and individuals to undertake concrete actions now to address global warming.***

Answer 2

We didn't sign the Kyoto Protocol because the U.S. would have been responsible to clean up other countries and provide them with the same high standards in pollution that we have here. Also, it lowered some of the factory emissions and it would have put many factories (and jobs) out of business here and even more would be moving to Mexico where there are NO standards for anything.

Answer 3

We have the highest environmental standards of any great nation on the planet. Kyoto is a JOKE about a fantasy problem that appeals mainly to socialists who always think the sky is falling. China now adds more CO2 in the atmosphere and the dim wits on the left don't seem to think that is a problem.

Answer 4

When that treay applies to every country evenly, then maybe we will sign. China and India are some the of the biggest polluters on the planet.

Also, while the US is not signed on the treaty, our businesses are making these efforts. The USA is actually cleaning up through the influence of Capitalism and the state level, not some international treaty.

Answer 5

since jimmy carter thru bush they benn getting better

Answer 6

Because global whining is not man-made.


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Answer 7

Go hug a tree, ok ?

:-o