AR-News: FORESTS ALERT: Kyoto's Last Chance, Ask Russia to Ratify Now

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From: "Forests.org" 
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ALERT!  
Kyoto's Last Chance, Ask Russia to Ratify Now
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   By Forests.org, May 16, 2004

TAKE ACTION @ http://forests.org/action/climate/

President Putin will soon decide whether Russia will ratify the Kyoto
Protocol.  While far from perfect, the Kyoto Treaty represents hard fought
and lengthy efforts by the international community to cooperatively
address climate change.  Kyoto represents an important first step towards
establishment of a framework to limit emissions of greenhouse gases, which
should and will be strengthened once in force.  The issue has been pushed
to the forefront as Russia now negotiates with Europe regarding European
expansion and Russia's entry into the World Trade Organization, which the
Europeans have linked to Kyoto ratification.  Indications are Russia's
decision is imminent and will determine whether international efforts to 
regulate greenhouse gas emissions commence.  Climate change is not a 
theory - it is happening now - with impacts that continue to build in 
severity.  Given President Bush and America's failure to lead, it is 
imperative that President Putin's Russia do so.  Once Kyoto is in place,
it is highly likely America will eventually ratify as well.  Please ask 
that Russia immediately ratify the Kyoto Treaty.

TAKE ACTION @ http://forests.org/action/climate/

Please forward widely.  Networked by Forests.org, Inc., gbarry at forests.org


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