I'll be the first to admit that the Earth is getting warmer. 1 degree over the last 100 years is an increase. What I dispute is that it's caused by man, there are theories that it has been caused by increased sunspot activity. Truth is, I don't know, and neither does anybody else.
Now, if it is caused by man, what purpose does it serve to hamstring our own economy with the Kyoto agreement when the 2 biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, China and India, are not required to reduce THEIR emissions?
And if Al Gore is so damned certain the oceans are going to rise, why did he just buy a beachfront mansion in Ca.?
Ooooooooo how little YOU know...by your own admittance..Pinie.Firstly China and India buy our coal and mining products and part of our TRADE AGREEMENT,China and India are now in the process of reducing their carbon emmissions THIS IS FACT(MORE THAN CAN BE SAID OF THE USA) your reasoning (NOT FORGETTING YOU HAVE BEEN THE WORLDS BIGGEST POLLUTER and are probably 3rd at present.........funny how you are only pointing out the two largest world emerging powers and economies......yet overlook your horrendous past and present...but this is TYPICAL of the BURY YOUR HEAD IN THE SAND MENTALITY).....but with you,its all about what it costs you to improve or do something positive in this regard....in other word YOU ARE TIGHT ASSES(Australian for tight fisted).
Australia have a Carbon Tax in Law.......we are responsible and forward thinking.....we can see clearly now as always.
We are a massive exporter of raw materials but are advocates of our clients as part of any trade agreement to do their responsible part of reducing emmissions.
Your comment tells it all "What purpose does it serve to hamstring OUR ecomony"but be careful in your statements......you purchase so much from China and it is YOUR VERY NEED FOR CHEAP GOODS (and not supporting American made products)that is contributing to China's emmissions...but you claim it is them and somehow not America that is the problem........any thinking person knows of course that is BULLSHIT.
I suggest you start growing trees(which some on here laugh at)well for your and their information Trees are almost 50% CARBON and a renewable resourse,great prouduct for many reasons,too numerous to mention here...and it looks beautiful.
Your comments prove like many,you just run with sound bites and not have any substance to your mental reasoning on this and probably many subjects to be frank....it's a habit too many on here adhere too.........and it's often excruciating to read.
I'm theliq....ever living,ever faithful (to the truth) and ever sure.Have a great day

AS A NONE SIGNATORY TO KYOTO WHY WOULD YOU MENTION OTHERS AND NOT CAST YOURSELVES(USA) IN THE SAME NEGATIVE LIGHT.