United States Is The World's Largest Emitter - please child

http://steetsblog.blogspot.com/ Kyoto Protocol entered into force on 16 February 2005. global warming , global emission reduction, climate-friendly future. • Carbon dioxide (CO2); • Methane (CH4); • Nitrous oxide (N2O); • Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs); • Perfluorocarbons (PFCs); and • Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) Sea level rise and storms: Northeastern states could face costs of up to $5 billion from a single weather event Protecting the coast from San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara from a 3 ½ foot sea level rise would cost an initial $1.5 billion. Rising temperatures and drought: The San Antonio Texas Edwards Aquifer region could face agricultural losses of up to $6.5 billion by 2030. New York State's agricultural sector could lose up to $1.2 billion annually. The Great Plains region may see demand for water increase by 50% by 2090. This area currently uses 40% of its total water supply. 90% of its land is used for agriculture. Energy use: Higher temperatures mean more energy needed for cooling purposes. Preparing for warmer weather nationwide is projected to cost $300 billion by 2050. Illness: Historically, increased hospital visits, disease and even death have been associated with unusually high temperatures. Outbreaks of tropical diseases are expected to increase. Kyoto Protocol is real and it's here. There are no longer excuses for inaction.