Biological Diversity: Issues Related to the Conven
A 1995 report from the Congressional Research Service regarding the Biodiversity Treaty, and its treatment by the US Senate.
Convention on Climate Change and Kyoto Protocol
Information from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This treaty has not yet been ratified by the US Senate.
How the Convention on Biodiversity was Defeated
Describes how the US Senate shelved the Biodiversity Treaty in 1994. The author opposes the treaty, but contends that it can be rescheduled whenever the Senate Majority Leader wishes to reschedule it.
Human Events: Conservative GOP Senator Again Blast
US Senator James Inhofe contends that the nations that ratified the Kyoto Protocol and agreed to submit to its mandates are making a very serious mistake.
Implementation of Environmental Treaties
Assistant Secretary of State John Turner summarizes many of the earth-friendly pacts implemented by the United States with other countries. Statement at a joint Senate committee hearing on July 24, 2002.
Kyoto Protocol
Speech by US Senator Jeff Bingaman on October 4, 2004 criticizing the Bush administration's approach to global warming. Courtesy of Project Vote Smart.
National Review: Kyoto by Another Name
Marlo Lewis criticizes senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman for proposing a Climate Stewardship Act that she says would be a political roadmap back to the Kyoto Protocol.