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China and India pollute substantially less per person than any EU country or the US. It would be absurd to bind them to a treaty when other countries are polluting 10x if not greater than those nations per capita. It would be like saying: "We got to industrialization first, so we're the only ones who get to benefit! Oh and you have to clean up just as much as us even though we've made a bigger mess." I'm really sick and tired of hearing the "Why isn't China/India bound by Kyoto?" argument, especially on this website. 1. As I stated above, they are polluting far less, even if all Kyoto countries were to reduce emissions by the 5-10% demanded of them, and China and India doubled their GHG emissions, EU and US would still pollute more per capita. http://globalis.gvu.unu.edu/?2275 Gives an insightful image of pollution levels worldwide. http://www.carbonplanet.com/home/country_emissions .php as does this. Note China: 3.05 India: 1.34 USA: 24.09 As anyone can see, they have a LONG way to go. 2. Kyoto only binds countries for 2008-2012. After it expires, expect the UNFCCC to draft a new climate protocol. One day, when India and China are serious polluters they will curb emissions.