Comments on: US emissions down? Bush’s (typical) deceptive logic. http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/ Dispatches from the Youth Climate Movement Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:09:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Matt Leonard http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57562 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:51:07 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57562 Amy,

Sort of. The US is a signatory to Kyoto, but has refused to ratify it. Which is essentially the same as doing nothing. The US government doesn’t recognize it’s targets, we don’t intend to honor targets, and in fact US government has done much to sink Kyoto and build support in opposition to it.

But yes, you are correct, we have technically signed Kyoto. But that is wholly symbolic – nothing meaningful.

-Matt

]]> By: Amy Ridenour http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57542 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 06:29:04 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57542 The U.S. did sign Kyoto.

]]> By: Calvin Jones http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57478 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:57:53 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57478 So basically, Bush is claiming credit for reduced emissions due to:

1. Warmer than average temperatures (global warming?)
2. Higher energy prices (caused by middle east instability a.k.a Iraq Mess)

There are easier ways George!

]]> By: Alex M. Tinker http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57455 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:05:16 +0000 http://itsgettinghotinhere.org/2007/11/29/us-emissions-down-bushs-typical-deceptive-logic/#comment-57455 US GHG emissions went down by 2.1% between 2000 and 2001. Why? Reduced air travel and economic activity caused by 9/11 attacks.

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