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After several years of suspense, the Kyoto climate change protocol has entered into force. Here, Tarasofsky discusses the success of the environmental negotiations for the effectivity of the Kyoto Protocol--upon Russia's announcement of to ratify the treaty.
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In a New League
AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF suspense, the Kyoto climate change protocol has entered into force. This is an important feat for many reasons. First, and foremost, it represents the coming together of most of the global community to address the greatest environmental challenge of our time. Although flawed, and at best only a first step, the protocol lays a foundation for more intense action to firmly come to grips with the implications of climate change.
Secondly, the protocol is an import...See the full content of this document
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