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==Some facts== | ==Some facts== | ||
* Until 2006 Us was the largest carbon dioxide emitter. After 2006 was overcome by China | |||
* To ratify an international treaty 67 senator of 100 votes in favor are required. | * To ratify an international treaty 67 senator of 100 votes in favor are required. | ||
* [http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2454 Waxman-Markey bill] plans to reduce American greenhouse gas emissions to | * [http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-2454 Waxman-Markey bill] plans to reduce American greenhouse gas emissions to 17% below 2005 levels by 2020, and to 83% below 2005 levels by 2050. 25% of the nations energy should be produced from the renewable sources by 2025. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 22 August 2010
Some facts
- Until 2006 Us was the largest carbon dioxide emitter. After 2006 was overcome by China
- To ratify an international treaty 67 senator of 100 votes in favor are required.
- Waxman-Markey bill plans to reduce American greenhouse gas emissions to 17% below 2005 levels by 2020, and to 83% below 2005 levels by 2050. 25% of the nations energy should be produced from the renewable sources by 2025.
Sources
http://www.usclimatenetwork.org/policy/copenhagen-climate-negotiations-briefing-book
http://www.rff.org/wv/archive/2010/03/09/u-s-climate-policy-and-the-shape-of-international-agreements-part-3.aspx
http://www.govtrackinsider.com/articles/2010-04-27/climate-change