U.S. negotiator calls Kyoto Treaty "not based on science"
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{{byline|date=December 8, 2004|location=Buenos Aires}} The [http://unfccc.int/meetings/cop_10/items/2944.php 10th session of the Conference of Parties] (COP 10) is being held in the [[w:Argentina|Argentine]] capital of [[w:Buenos Aires, Argentina|Buenos Aires]]; signatories of the [[w:United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change|United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change]] have gathered to discuss issues involving [[w:global warming|global warming]]. Senior U.S. negotiator Dr. Harlan Watson came under fire for the United States' refusal to ratify the almost 10 year old [[w:Kyoto Protocol|Kyoto Treaty]] (AKA: Kyoto Protocol) which aims to reduce the emission of 6 [[w:greenhouse gas|greenhouse gases]] in the 55+ signatory nations and requires participating industrialized countries to give money and technology to developing countries.

Watson countered these complaints by arguing that, "Kyoto is a political agreement, it's not based on science." He also stated that the United States remains steadfast to its current position on global climate change.  Supporters of the Kyoto Treaty state the protocol's required actions are not sufficient to effect their claimed warming effects.

== See also ==
*[[w:Kyoto Treaty#Position of the United States|Kyoto Treaty: Position of the United States]] - Political Background Information 
*[http://www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/12218.htm State Department Page on Harlan Watson]

== References ==
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The  10th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 10) is being held in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires; signatories of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change have gathered to discuss issues involving global warming. Senior U.S. negotiator Dr. Harlan Watson came under fire for the United States' refusal to ratify the almost 10 year old Kyoto Treaty (AKA: Kyoto Protocol) which aims to reduce the emission of 6 greenhouse gases in the 55+ signatory nations and requires participating industrialized countries to give money and technology to developing countries.

Watson countered these complaints by arguing that, "Kyoto is a political agreement, it's not based on science." He also stated that the United States remains steadfast to its current position on global climate change.  Supporters of the Kyoto Treaty state the protocol's required actions are not sufficient to effect their claimed warming effects.
published December 8, 2004 United States Politics and conflicts Science and technology Environment Climate change North America Buenos Aires Argentina South America