Question

which major country did not sign the kyoto protocol? france japan the united states canada

Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty on climate change. The United States signed the Kyoto Protocol initially but later withdrew from it, while France, Japan signed it and Canada also signed (though later withdrew too, but the US's non - participation in practice is a key point here. Among the options, the United States is the major country that did not effectively support or remain in the Kyoto Protocol in the long - term context of its implementation.

Answer:

the United States