SE EXIGIRÁ LEGALMENTE LA REDUCCIÓN DE LAS EMISIONES DE CARBONO ALGÚN DÍA?
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SE EXIGIRÁ LEGALMENTE LA REDUCCIÓN DE LAS EMISIONES DE CARBONO ALGÚN DÍA? (de un artículo por Charlie Osborne en SmartPlanet Daily [newsletters@smartplanet.online.com]; Ene. 6, 2012)
Foto: wikipedia.orgLas conversaciones sobre clima en Durban crearon alguna esperanza de que los gobiernos en todo el mundo serían finalmente serios acerca de enfocar el problema de las emisiones de carbono. Sin embargo, será este el último acto por parte de los políticos para tranquilizar a los lideres de campañas climáticas con promesas que no tienen intenciones de cumplir? (Ver latest move by politicians) En Durban, Sud África los países llegaron a acuerdos voluntarios para cortar sus niveles de emisión para el 2020. Las conversaciones terminaron con acuerdo de último minuto entre países (a last-minute deal between countries) de crear un tratado legalmente vinculante, salvando a las conversaciones del fracaso y creando un acuerdo de cumplimiento global por ley que, de otra forma los firmantes podrían elegir no cumplir. El acuerdo al que se llegó en Sud África fue considerado un paso adelante en la dirección correcta, aunque los grupos ambientalistas creen que no es lo suficientemente agresivo en terminos de limitar cambios climáticos “peligrosos”.
Si se llega al acuerdo y se firma dentro de los próximos tres años creará un estandar global al que todas las corporaciones estarán obligadas a adherir. El acuerdo tendrá que crear guias claras de información y nuevas regulaciones que las compañías tendrán que implementar en el futuro para hacer su parte en el mejoramiento de la eficiencia del carbono. Se espera que el acuerdo termine sus negociaciones para el 2015, designando al 2020 como el año para su implementación.
El acuerdo al que se llegó en la conferencia también requiere que los países adhieran al Protocolo de Kyoto más allá del 2012, eliminando la confusión acerca del futuro inmediato de la legislación. Se espera que vinculará legalmente a 194 países en la causa común de cortar las emisiones de carbono. Sin embargo, considerando las diferencias de emisiones entre los distintos países, queda en el aire resolver si los países van adherir a las directivas de la UE, y si se respetará el tratado. Esto, si por fin llegara a ser firmado… Nadie parece dispuesto a dar pasos más allá de agendar otra reunión, “acordando acordar” más adelante.El enfoque de “esperar y ver qué pasa” puede deberse a nuestra preocupación por las finanzas y a nuestra dedicación al estilo de vida actual. No queremos necesariamente cambios o restricciones; no queremos pagar más por nuestras fuentes de energía renovable. La amenaza de un aumento de impuestos para implementar los cambios, sin duda va a levantar un griterío general por el medio económico ya bastante presionado. Quizás haga falta un desastre ambiental antes de decidirnos a sentarnos y tomar nota. Y mientras los políticos anotan la próxima reunión en sus diarios, las emisiones de carbono aumentan, los niveles de polución crecen, y el mundo de la política se ocupa de “asuntos más urgentes”. Artículo completo (en Inglés): http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/will-carbon-emission-reductions-ever-be-enforced-globally/21156?tag=nl.e660
WILL CARBON EMISSION REDUCTIONS EVER BE ENFORCED GLOBALLY? (from an article by Charlie Osborne in SmartPlanet Daily [newsletters@smartplanet.online.com]; | Jan. 6, 2012)
The Durban climate talks raised hope that governments across the globe were finally serious about tackling the problem of carbon emissions. However, is this simply the latest move by politicians to assure climate campaigners with promises they do not intend to pursue in their time of office?Conducted in Durban, South Africa, countries made voluntary agreements to cut their emission levels by 2020. The talks ended with a last-minute deal between countries to create a legally-binding treaty, salvaging the talks from failure and potentially securing global enforcement of legislation that otherwise countries can choose not to keep.The deal secured in South Africa was considered a step in the right direction, although environmental groups believe the treaty is not aggressive enough in terms of limiting ‘dangerous’ climate changes.
If the treaty is reached and signed within the next three years, then it will create a global standard that all businesses will be obliged to adhere to.
The agreement will have to create clear reporting guidelines and new regulations companies will be required to implement in the future, to do their part in improving carbon efficiency. The treaty is expected to finish negotiations by 2015, with 2020 named as the year for implementation.The deal reached at the conference also requires countries to adhere to the Kyoto protocol beyond 2012; removing confusion over the immediate future of the legislation.It is expected to legally bind 194 countries to the common cause of carbon emission cuts. However, considering the difference in emission levels and economic status between different countries, the question begs to be asked whether all countries will adhere to EU directives, and whether the treaty will be enforced.If it is signed at all.No-one seems to want to take steps further than putting another meeting in the diary, and ‘agreeing to agree’ later on.The ‘wait and see’ approach can be blamed on our dedication to finances and our current lifestyles. We don’t necessarily want change or restriction; we don’t want to pay more for renewable energy sources. The threat of taxes to implement changes would no doubt raise outcry based on an already pressured economic environment.Perhaps it will take an environmental disaster before we sit up and take note.While politicians pencil the next meeting in the diary, carbon emissions increase, pollution levels rise, and the world of politics carries on with more ‘pressing’ matters.Full article: http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/smart-takes/will-carbon-emission-reductions-ever-be-enforced-globally/21156?tag=nl.e660
The Durban climate talks raised hope that governments across the globe were finally serious about tackling the problem of carbon emissions. However, is this simply the latest move by politicians to assure climate campaigners with promises they do not intend to pursue in their time of office?
Conducted in Durban, South Africa, countries made voluntary agreements to cut their emission levels by 2020. The talks ended with a last-minute deal between countries to create a legally-binding treaty, salvaging the talks from failure and potentially securing global enforcement of legislation that otherwise countries can choose not to keep.
The deal secured in South Africa was considered a step in the right direction, although environmental groups believe the treaty is not aggressive enough in terms of limiting ‘dangerous’ climate changes.
If the treaty is reached and signed within the next three years, then it will create a global standard that all businesses will be obliged to adhere to.
The agreement will have to create clear reporting guidelines and new regulations companies will be required to implement in the future, to do their part in improving carbon efficiency. The treaty is expected to finish negotiations by 2015, with 2020 named as the year for implementation.
The deal reached at the conference also requires countries to adhere to the Kyoto protocol beyond 2012; removing confusion over the immediate future of the legislation.
It is expected to legally bind 194 countries to the common cause of carbon emission cuts. However, considering the difference in emission levels and economic status between different countries, the question begs to be asked whether all countries will adhere to EU directives, and whether the treaty will be enforced.
If it is signed at all.
No-one seems to want to take steps further than putting another meeting in the diary, and ‘agreeing to agree’ later on.
The ‘wait and see’ approach can be blamed on our dedication to finances and our current lifestyles. We don’t necessarily want change or restriction; we don’t want to pay more for renewable energy sources. The threat of taxes to implement changes would no doubt raise outcry based on an already pressured economic environment.
Perhaps it will take an environmental disaster before we sit up and take note.
While politicians pencil the next meeting in the diary, carbon emissions increase, pollution levels rise, and the world of politics carries on with more ‘pressing’ matters.
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