Why Will the Kyoto Protocol Have a Small Impact on Overall

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Essay

Why will the Kyoto Protocol have a small impact on overall global greenhouse-gas emissions? Cite examples from countries that struggle to meet their targets.

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Definitions:

Vertical Merger

A merger in which a company at one level of the manufacturing-distribution system acquires a company at another level of the system.

Tying Arrangement

Illegal agreement in which the sale of one product is tied to the sale of another.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation enacted to promote competition and prevent monopolies by regulating anti-competitive business practices.

Scuba Gear

Equipment used for underwater diving that allows a diver to breathe underwater, typically including items such as a mask, fins, regulator, and an air tank.