A majority of scientists agree that global warming, caused by higher levels of gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, could lead to catastrophic consequences. Among them: flooding of low-lying areas; droughts and more severe weather that could cause food shortages; and the displacement of millions of people. When governments adopted the Convention, they knew that its commitments would not be sufficient to achieve its ultimate objective. They therefore included a series of review …showed first 75 words of 566 total…

…showed last 75 words of 566 total…make incremental reductions, can reach across the nation for the most productive greenhouse gas emissions reduction opportunity. I agree that the bill should be motivated so that U.S. can retain the option of rejoining the global community in the Kyoto Protocol. Moreover, I believe that the broader and more dynamic a global emissions reduction market is, the greater will be its success in reducing cost and delivering enhanced environmental performance along with technological innovation.