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Originally Posted by Fatalspeed
USA is the world's biggest polluter...
"The US contains 4% of the world's population but produces about 25% of all carbon dioxide emissions. By comparison, Britain emits 3% - about the same as India which has 15 times as many people "
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I think your stats are a bit misleading. You can't compare the US to Britain or even India. Between it's population and the industries located here, no country can compare. Certainly not China or Russia.
Imagine if we did sign this treaty. First, you'd have to replace your current car. No one would buy your current car, and your next car - which is emissions friendly - would cost three times as much.
Then factor in nearly everything you purchase - from the food on your table to the cost of power to run your house - will also go up in price.
It might just bring the US to a standstill.