Question

question 46 (2 points) listen which is a false statement about kyoto protocol? 1) opponents argue that cost of implementing the treatys mandates will be too high for the usa economy to bear 2) it will mean higher prices for fossil fuels in more developed countries 3) it require china and other developing countries to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions to 5% below their 1990 levels by the year 2012 4) its opponents argue that initial sacrifices will be rewarded by a more efficient competitive economy

Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol set binding targets for industrialized - countries to reduce greenhouse - gas emissions. Developing countries like China did not have binding emission reduction targets under the first commitment period (2008 - 2012). The protocol aimed to reduce emissions of Annex I (developed) countries to an average of 5% below 1990 levels by 2012. Opponents of the Kyoto Protocol did argue about high implementation costs for the US economy and higher fossil - fuel prices in developed countries. Some also claimed initial sacrifices would lead to a more efficient economy.

Answer:

1. It require China and other developing countries to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions to 5% below their 1990 levels by the year 2012