Russia may ratify Kyoto, saving treaty

[rawstory]

Found first on The Raw Story, the liberal alternative to Drudge, at http://www.rawstory.com

Putin U-turn could rescue Kyoto

Russian President Vladimir Putin has surprised the world by promising to move quickly on ratification of the Kyoto climate change treaty.

One environmentalist called it "a very welcome and positive signal" which could breathe life into the protocol.

Mr Putin made the concession after the EU backed Russia's bid to join the WTO.

The EU had made its support dependent on Russia ratifying Kyoto. Since the US rejected the treaty, Russia's backing has been vital to bring it into force.

Mr Putin said: "The EU has met us half way in talks over the WTO (World Trade Organisation) and that cannot but affect positively our position on the Kyoto protocol," he said.

"We will speed up Russia's movement toward the Kyoto protocol's ratification."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3734205.stm

[belle]

1. Oh, please, let it happen...

[Massacure]

3. Good.

Anyways, does Kerry have any plans for Kyoto or is that just as hopeless as Bush?

[DoBotherMe]

5. Go to Kerry's

site http://www.johnkerry.com and type Kyoto Protocol in the search engine.

[Baltimoreboy]

6. The Senate won't pass it

Because it screws America too badly. Perhaps Kerry will figure out an alternative to Kyoto.

[rawstory]

9. The Senate doesn't need to

If Russia passes it then it goes global without the U.S. It's a hell of a lot better than nothing.

[pinto]

2. If so, big da! to those multi-named, historic, trans Euro/Asian dudschke

And dudeskivotchkis. Thanks!

didn't ed for made up Russian...sorry

[Jack Rabbit]

4. Excellent

It will be good to have it around when the Frat Boy is given the heave-ho. A sensible administration will sign on.

[MasonJar]

7. It is about time that this country and its citizens gave up some

of our ubiquitous spending so that the Earth can be saved. Past time. We used to not be a country centered on greed when I was growing up. Kerry worked very hard on the treaty as I understand it. America a new attitude; maybe Kerry can provide it.

[Piperay]

8. Good for Putin

it's a disgrace that our 'leaders' here refuse to do anything about global warming or even admit it exists. :crazy:

[Just Me]

10. Wow. *ahem* Isn't this kinda',...embarassing to US? n/t