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To: aknahow who wrote (58251)	4/14/2006 6:24:28 PM
From: regli	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110194

"The graphs you link to, simply demonstrate that the U.S. uses more energy and energy per capita than other nations." No, these graphs also show who the biggest polluters are. In addition they dispute your assertion that "The U.S. has done more than most to lower pollution and cut energy use". "While other nations are upset that the U.S. did not sign the Kyoto treaty, they are upset not so much because the treaty was well designed to reduce pollution but that the U.S. refused to limit its' economic growth." It has nothing to do with limiting economic growth unless one wants to increase economic growth at the expense of the environment and therefore at the expense of long-term prosperity of the local and nowadays worldwide population. As Russ' example of Korea illustrates, these issues cannot be viewed in local terms anymore they have to be addressed globally. In fact, pollution in the U.S. is already significantly affected by Asian pollution and similarly Europe is badly affected by U.S. pollution. Also note that the Europeans have the similar economic concerns and STILL, despite the U.S. refusal to ratify and the short term competitive disadvantages, they continue to pursue its implementation. In the end it is an issue of quality of life and potentially even survival. p.s. I have lived in many countries from the U.S., Europe, the ME to Asia.