Grist to the Mill

16 February, 2005

KYOTO AGREEMENT

I don't know what the point is. Really, why bother. It's sad to think of all the other delegates' participation, when the US - the world's biggest polluter - will not take part for "economic reasons" (read: "greed"). The US emits more particle pollution than other countries put together. Tackling all those sedentary Americans driving half a mile in their SUVs powered by cheap gas.... this is what the Kyoto Agreement is for!!!!!!!

It's the environmental equivalent of the year when Man Utd became too big and arrogant to take part in the FA Cup and decided to play in some little-heard-of tournament in Brazil. Instantly, the FA Cup was devalued.

(I can't remember who won it, but I'm glad it wasn't my team - yes, as if! - because this would always be the year when the perceived main competition had withdrawn.

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