Overview of regulatory/policy/economic issues related to carbon dioxide.

摘要: This is an overview of Session 2c dealing with the regulatory, policy and economic issues related to carbon dioxide its impact on global climate change. The information taken from two papers presented in this session (the U.S. Perspective by Dennis Leaf European Hans J.H. Verolme) panel discussion that took place at end session. focuses primarily responses both United States (US) Kingdom (UK) changes atmospheric pollution. To a lesser extent, progress these discussed. Nations Framework Convention Climate Change (UNFCCC) has been signed ratified over 180 countries. UNFCCC contained no binding targets or timetables for emissions reductions. Kyoto Protocol [United Nations. Change. UNEP.IUC/99/10. Chatlelaine, Switzerland: Environment Programme's Information Unit Conventions, Secretariat, 1997] did contain reductions greenhouse gases part developed US but not Protocol. experienced some movement reduce gas various levels government, as well private sector. UK's commitment reducing green house laid down UK Programme 2000. member Union (EU). In context, example EU-wide progress, voluntary agreement car manufacturers CO(2) new vehicles, will be addition, there trading scheme created first market world April 2001. Overall, process constantly informed scientific research. case change, much work carried out under auspices international panels.