Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the United States did NOT sign the Kyoto Protocol?

• A) Although the evidence toward global warming is strong, we still do not understand all the consequences of policy actions.
• B) Meeting the Kyoto targets would negatively affect the U.S. economy.
• C) Kyoto failed to include the developing countries, especially China and India.
• D) There was not enough cash incentive being provided to the United States to sign the protocol.

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