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Abstract:
Increasing emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other heat- trapping greenhouse gases generated by human activity are believed to contribute to global climate change. Accordingly, the United States, France, Japan, and 35 other industrialized nations negotiated an agreement-in Kyoto, Japan, in December 1997-that would limit their overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. Although the details have not yet been worked out, the nations that are parties to this agreement may be allowed to work with other nations to achieve emissions reductions in a cost-effective manner. A concept being considered would allow a developed country to meet at least part of its obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by receiving credit for investing in a project that reduces emissions in another country.
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31 |
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JUN 1998 |
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A463153 |
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