Brazil’s Lula blasts rich nations on climate
If Brazil can use alternative fuels, why can’t the USA
To give you a insight as to where the USA stands on global warming:
The U.S. government has refused to sign the Kyoto Protocol, which sets ambitious targets for the reduction of greenhouse gases. The United States is responsible for one-quarter of the world’s emissions of carbon dioxide.
And insight into how Brazil combats global warming:
Brazil is the world’s largest producer of ethanol, which is derived from sugar cane. It will invest 17.4 billion reais ($8.3 billion) in renewable fuels over the next four years.
