2008July3: None of the G8 countries appear to be on target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions enough to avoid the risk of catastrophic climate change, according to a study by Ecofys (Panda).
Reference: Panda http://www.panda.org/index.cfm?uNewsID=139361
Read the Kyoto Protocol http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/convkp/kpeng.html
Image Description: see case description. The scorecards rank the G8 countries according to nine quantitative indicators, including past emission trends since 1990 and progress against the country’s Kyoto target. It also scores performance on three specific policy areas – energy efficiency, renewable energy, and development of carbon markets. http://assets.panda.org/img/original/g8_graphic_e_4c_1.jpg Image Permission: This image is copyrighted by WWF/Meike Naumann.
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