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Are you interested in what the International Energy Committee has to say about Climate Change?

Asked by philosopher (9065points) November 9th, 2011

See this link.
http://bigthink.com/ideas/41031
Unfortunately some people are in denial about what is really happening. The R has made this a Political issue. They are unwilling to make any sacrifices. All that matters to them is their profit.

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Hmm… looks like China is the number one producer of greenhouse gases, and India is coming up fast. While it is true that the US is also very high on the list, at least the US has been endeavoring to control our emissions for decades. China, on the other hand, does not seem particularly interested in impacting their growth by exercising prudent environmental restraint.

Here is a chart comparing China’s CO2 emissions growth vs the US over the past several years.

Global problems require global solutions.

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@YoBob
Yes it does.
It would help if, in the US people stop making it a Political issue.

YoBob's avatar

@philosopher – Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a combination of politics and free enterprise is how things get done in this country.

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@YoBob
Politics should not set Scientific Polices documentation should. Religion and Political rhetoric threaten what is best for America. This type of ignorance and lack of comprehending Science threaten our Planet.

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