Russia Puts Global Climate Pact in Doubt(Kyoto Protocol is not sufficiently grounded in science )

Associated Press ^ | Tue, Sep. 30, 2003 | VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV

[Flashman_at_the_charge]

"That raises the question about the document's efficiency," he added. "No matter what sacrifice Russia makes, it won't bring us closer to the goal. It would be strange to undertake such obligations if they aren't universal."

Welcome to the club Russia.

[.cnI redruM]

Thank you, Vladamir. When I grew up, I never believed I'd live in a world that relied so heavily on the Russians to fend off socialist Europe.

[RightWhale]

Let's see. The two countries most known for science since WW II have expressed doubt about the scientific validity of Global Warming. But 3rd world countries with 3rd world science have endorsed Kyoto. Hmm. What to think . . .

[Steely Glint]

"Global warming" is unproven theory, and one with a lot of evidence aginst it. It is not something to base political decisions on.

[getget]

New World Order Rising? - Thoughts on the UN World Summit on Sustainable Developmenthttp://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/743512/posts?page=10

[shadowman99]

"Welcome to the club Russia."

No, it more like 'America won't sign onto this, so back to the drawing board until we can shame them into becoming a signee.'

[Grampa Dave]

Thanks for posting this.

[adam_az]

He elaborated on Putin's statement Monday that Russia could benefit from global warming, saying that warmer temperatures would help increase harvests, cut energy consumption and open ice-encrusted seas to navigation.

"Public opinion was artificially focused on negative consequences of climate change, but there are also positive consequences for both our country and the planet as a whole," Illarionov said.

Agreed - plus there are so many variables, such as variations in the earths orbit, cosmic rays from the Milky Way, fluctuating energy output from the sun, volcanic activity and outgassing, variable amounts of algae, and a host of other things that are BIG variables in any equation - we just don't know enough to establish direct cause and effect relationships. In the end, even if there is manmade global warming, it's effect might be positive for mankind, especially if it means heading off another ice age.

[getget]

Environmentalists Organizations Exposed

http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3b870f13654c.htm

[adam_az]

BTTT

great comment!

[Grampa Dave]

The kiss of death for "Kyoto Bad Science Anti American Tactics" was administered during Putie's and GW's meeting last week.

I just hear the socialist watermelons in old Europe and America screaming about their latest loss.

[Sacajaweau]

I just love it when Putin comes to the mike and agrees with the USA.

The days of the Church vs Galileo are gone.

[Grampa Dave]

Thanks, I just bookmarked this link.

Are you new or operating under a new name?

Regardless, thank you.

[getget]

Environmentalists try to buy Russia off with the promise of lots of U.S taxs money !!

[randog]

[Illarionov] elaborated on Putin's statement Monday that Russia could benefit from global warming, saying that warmer temperatures would help increase harvests, cut energy consumption and open ice-encrusted seas to navigation.

HERETIC!! Burn him at the stake!!

(no lighter fluid, please--that wouldn't be environmentally correct)

[BOBTHENAILER]

The kiss of death for "Kyoto Bad Science Anti American Tactics" was administered during Putie's and GW's meeting last week.

AL GORE SUICIDE WATCH.

AL GORE HATES PUTIE PUT!

[getget]

"If the Kyoto agreement doesn't enter into force it will be very damaging for international environmental work," said Boerge Brende, head of the U.N. Commission on Sustainable Development.

[getget]

Kyoto Protocol http://unfccc.int/

[mj1234]

There are some mistakes in this article..
1. China will ratify- THEY DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLY!
(because Kyoto has a wierd way of calculating compliance-
i.e.-China has the highest population ergo can have more
pollution. by the way- China has PASSED the U.S. on
total pollutants!!
2. The european union can swap "credits with poorer countries"
i.e. Turkey is not limited so can "trade pollutant credits"
with Germany etc.

Kyoto WASN"T a enviromental treaty!!!! -it was an economic
TREATY!!!!- tHEIR PISSED AT THE U.S. NOT FALLING INTO
ANOTHER U.N. TRAP!!

GET THE U.S. OUT OF THE U.N.