then why aren't the other countries of the world held to the same standard as us?
"US energy related carbon emissions in 2012 will fall below 5,300 million tons or down about 12%, compared to the peak emissions of 6,023 million tons in 2007. Through this September, carbon emissions have been down every month in 2012, when compared to each of the first 9 months of 2011 and 2010. No other country matches that record."
I've always said this and I'll say it again, before our illustrious political leaders try to force us the United States of America to further reduce our carbon emissions or any other type of environmental law or regulation on us. The rest of the world has to meet the standard we already have obtained.
Until such time as China, Russia, India and all the rest meet the same standard we currently have, the US Government and it's agencies and or proxies are forbidden to enact, or pass any further tightening of the laws or regulations.
SO SAY WE ALL!