Several years ago, representatives of most countries met in Kyoto, Japan to agree in principle on the basic framework on how to deal with the problem of global warming. Unfortunately, the current US administration has steadfastly refused to sign the protocol. As the largest contributor of greenhouse gases on Earth, the participation of the United States of America is critical to the success of any attempt at reducing the global emissions of greenhouse gases and slowing down the rate of climate change. However, several states and cities have enacted laws to implement their own climate change strategies. Many American companies have also gotten into the act. (a) Describe FOUR political strategies that an individual can take to advance the cause of reducing greenhouse gases in the United States.
Several years ago, representatives of most countries met in Kyoto, Japan to agree in principle on the basic framework on how to deal with the problem of global warming. Unfortunately, the current US administration has steadfastly refused to sign the protocol. As the largest contributor of greenhouse gases on Earth, the participation of the United States of America is critical to the success of any attempt at reducing the global emissions of greenhouse gases and slowing down the rate of climate change. However, several states and cities have enacted laws to implement their own climate change strategies. Many American companies have also gotten into the act.
(a) Describe FOUR political strategies that an individual can take to advance the cause of reducing greenhouse gases in the United States.
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