Analysis: Russia sends mixed signals on whether it will support the Kyoto Protocol

From: All Things Considered (NPR) | Date: December 4, 2003| Author: MICHELE NORRIS | Copyright information


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12-04-2003

Analysis: Russia sends mixed signals on whether it will support the Kyoto Protocol

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Russia is sending contradictory signals over whether it will ratify the Kyoto Treaty limiting emissions of greenhouse gases. Since the Bush administration pulled out of the pact, Russia has held an effective veto over its passage. As NPR's Lawrence Sheets re...

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