Clearing the air - Risk.net

Risk staff
01 Oct 2005

Tweet
Facebook
LinkedIn
Save this article
Send to
Print this page

The Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change has suffered some significant setbacks since it was first agreed seven years ago. The US, the world's largest producer of carbon dioxide, has steadfastly refused to ratify the treaty, which aims to curb the emission of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming. More than 140 countries have ratified the accord, but without the buy-in of the US, these account for just 55% of greenhouse gas emissions.

But there have been successes too, among them the start

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact [email protected] or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to print this content. Please contact [email protected] to find out more.

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact [email protected] to find out more.

You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/

If you would like to purchase additional rights please email [email protected]

You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/

If you would like to purchase additional rights please email [email protected]