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Originally Posted by hulkrogan
The problem now is the whole world seems to have this attitude. China says they aren't going to worry about it until the US does, because the US created the problem in the first place. Canada says, why us? We're just tiny and it won't matter. We'll do it when the US/China does it. I'm sure if the US started the ball rolling people would follow, but I really don't see that happening. Someone has to be first. Sure we can't make much of an impact if just Canada does it, but if you get 10 countries with similar C02 output to Canada on board all the sudden you are getting somewhere. Eventually, the last countries to hold out will be pressured into following.
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As others have brought up, some of the European countries have already started. Norway being one example that I remember being talked about.
It's not about being first to do it. Someone's already been first.
To me, it's more about "how much action" and "consequences of those actions".
Canada starting to act won't influence the US or China one iota. IMO, no need to overact and destroy our economy (Kyoto) for little impact, but definitely a need to act in a more rational manner.