Global Climate Agreement Needed to Avert Catastrophic Consequences
The Kyoto Protocol, a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is seen as not doing enough to address climate change. Experts suggest a new international plan that includes all countries, sets long-term goals, and uses market-based strategies to lower emissions effectively over time. The Kyoto Protocol focuses on only a few industrialized nations for a short period, which may not have a big impact. Economists argue that it is flawed and falls short of solving the climate issue. Scientists and economists agree that a more comprehensive and inclusive global climate agreement is needed to tackle the challenges of global warming effectively.