Is the Kyoto Agreement on Climate Change Falling Apart?

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In summary, the article discusses how Britain is changing its stance on climate change by potentially abandoning compulsory targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which was a key part of the Kyoto agreement. This decision may influence other nations to also reconsider their commitments. The article also mentions how Canada is receiving incentives to reconsider their stance on Kyoto, and introduces a scientist named Tim Ball who argues that the science behind climate change is flawed.
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The 180 turn of Tony Blair is manifest.

Britain opens way for new climate deal
Juliette Jowit, environment editor

Sunday November 20, 2005 The Observer

Britain is to open the door for other nations to abandon setting compulsory targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions: the principle at the heart of the Kyoto agreement to tackle climate change...cont'd

:uhh: Put your helmets and gask masks on and get into the shelters. War is on.

edit added link: http://politics.guardian.co.uk/green/story/0,9061,1646828,00.html
 
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Canada gets lots of incentives too, to reconsider Kyoto,
Meet friendly Tim Ball and his crew (non existent according to Liisa Antilla)

But this time, not because it's economically prohibitive and not effective but because the science is flawed.
 
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It is concerning to hear that the Kyoto agreement, which was seen as a significant step in addressing climate change, is now at risk of crumbling. The sudden change in stance by Tony Blair is certainly concerning and it is disappointing to see Britain opening the door for other nations to abandon their commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is clear that climate change is a global issue and it requires a united effort from all nations to effectively address it. The decision to abandon compulsory targets is a step backwards and could have disastrous consequences for our planet. It is important that we continue to push for a new climate deal and work towards finding solutions that will benefit not only our current generation but also future generations. It is time for leaders to put aside their differences and prioritize the well-being of our planet. Let us hope that this turn of events will not discourage other nations from taking action and that we can still work towards a sustainable future.
 

1. What is "Kyoto crumbling"?

"Kyoto crumbling" refers to the decline or collapse of the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement that aimed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

2. Why is Kyoto crumbling?

Kyoto is crumbling due to a lack of compliance and participation from major emitting countries, as well as the expiration of emission reduction commitments in 2012.

3. What impact does Kyoto crumbling have on the environment?

Kyoto crumbling has a negative impact on the environment as it means that there is no longer a unified effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which contributes to climate change and its associated impacts such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

4. Can Kyoto be saved?

There have been efforts to save Kyoto, such as the Paris Agreement which was adopted in 2015 and aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. However, it is uncertain if these efforts will be enough to fully save Kyoto from crumbling.

5. What are the potential consequences of Kyoto crumbling?

The potential consequences of Kyoto crumbling include a further increase in global greenhouse gas emissions, a lack of international cooperation on climate action, and potentially irreversible damage to the environment and human societies due to the impacts of climate change.

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