Kyoto Quotes
Voices debating the Kyoto Protocol and its legacy
These quotes engage directly with the Kyoto Protocol as a real diplomatic effort, weighing its shortcomings against the risks of abandoning it altogether. One speaker even calls for a parallel treaty to protect the world's oceans. For more commentary on global issues, see Tino Sehgal.
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Kyoto was a flawed process. There isn't one industrialized country around the world that has ratified that treaty, and so that is a non-starter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kyoto in the context of these quotes?
It refers to the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, rather than the city itself.
Are these quotes supportive or critical of the Kyoto Protocol?
Mixed. One calls it a flawed process that industrialized nations largely avoided ratifying, while another warns that walking away from it threatens global cooperation.
Do any of these quotes propose extending the Kyoto framework?
Yes, one suggests the oceans need a dedicated agreement of their own, modeled on the same idea behind the original protocol.
Why does U.S. withdrawal from Kyoto come up in these quotes?
It's cited as a turning point that weakened international momentum on emissions reduction and put the whole framework at risk.
Where can I find more concise commentary spanning different subjects?
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Read together, they capture the tension between idealistic environmental goals and the practical politics of getting nations to agree. Visit Chip for shorter, punchier lines on other topics.
