Europe, Kyoto and trade...

Something a little heavier but nonetheless important...The European Union is rejecting a proposal by the French to place a green tax on goods and imports from countries that have not signed on to the Kyoto Treaty. (click here)
Though they are not endorsing this particular proposal, Europe is generally taking the moral and economic "high ground" on green trade issues. Ultimately, international trade, manufacturing and innovation in green industries will be become big business. The United States and other bigtime polluters, (see China), will eventually be forced to change due to greener economic realities and global political pressure. It's far better to get on-board now and take a leadership position (like Europe) than end up the victim of tariffs and restrictions on our products and services. The U.S. should not allow itself to be lumped in with China on the "polluting badboys" list.
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