By the way, it's not just the big countries where demands are now being made to meet or surpass Kyoto standards. Obviously the developed countries set the example, and the large developing countries are also important role models, but in some ways the smaller developing countries are the ones that are going to be the most opposed to lowering emissions, as they don't see how it can affect the world, and feel they need to advance to improve their quality of life (which, in the short run, is true). Therefore, I am pleased to state that at least in one small developing country, Costa Rica (Central America, for those that don't know), the recently released policy for the next four years makes a point about setting up a National Program for combating climate change, reducing emissions to match Kyoto, and basically working on renewable resources and protecting biodiversity in as many ways as possible. This from a country with many social problems of its own (and with a president who has been labelled "a lackey of Yankee imperialism") is quite heartening, particularly as it is a role model for the rest of the region. Maybe there is yet hope.

If I share initials with 'Global Warming', is that a sign?