Kyoto Protocol Flashcards
What year was the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro
1992
How many years does CO2 effect the atmosphere for
100 years
What was the main aim of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro
Developed countries agreed to stabilise carbon dioxide emissions
To prevent CO2 concentrations from rising, by how much do we need to reduce global emissions by (Kyoto)
About 60%
What happened at the 1997 follow up meeting in Kyoto, Japan
More than 100 governments signed a Climate Change Protocol.
Set specific targets for pollution mitigation and schemes for governments to reach this target.
What did most governments agree to aim for (Kyoto)
By 2010 to have reduced their atmospheric pollution levels to those of 1990.
When did the Kyoto Protocol come into force
February 2005 (2006- it was ratified by 162 countries)
Why did President Bush claim ‘the agreement was fatally flawed’ (Kyoto)
Some countries are already polluting at levels significantly above those of 1990.
How is the Kyoto protocol not useful through the disproportionate polluting
Some countries release more greenhouse gases.
Examples of disproportionate pollution (Kyoto flaw)
1996- USA released 21% global CO2 even though it only has 4% population
