NationStates Jolt Archive

[The Emission Of Toxic Substances.

Description:

The Resolution To Reduce The Emissions Of Toxic Substances Into The Environment And Atmosphere.

Purpose:

1. The reduction of toxic substances that harm of adversely effect the environment in any such way.

2. The main target of this is to reduce the major Greenhouse gases that currently contribute to Global Warming including Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Water Vapour and Nitrous Oxide.

3. To attempt to reduce the Greenhouse Effect and therefore the damage Earth is experiencing due to these effects.

Proposed:

1. That ALL business is taxed for the amount of CO2 that it releases into the environment and atmosphere.

2. That ALL transport is to be altered to reduce emissions further by supporting electric means of transport, furthermore ANY major emitters will be taxed for the amount of CO2 that they emit into the environment and atmosphere.

3. To MONITOR and RESTORE areas of the environment that have been destroyed or adversely affected due to the emission of toxic substances.

4. To further the REASEARCH and DEVELOPMENT of environmentally friendly and renewable resources and forms of power.

5. To place an outright BAN on Nuclear and Coal power.

The Argument:

Ladies and Gentlemen of the United Nations it is important that we act NOW! The Earth has already sustained terrible consequences due to the excessive amount of toxic substances that have been emitted into the environment and atmosphere.
If we do not act now we could see millions of peoples lives placed in danger due to higher sea levels, severe weather changes as well as poisoning the local environment.

2. That all transport is altered to reduce emissions to the ABSOLUTE minimum and that major emitters are taxed.

Just for a start, does this mean they would all have to be pedal powered?

Just for a start, does this mean they would all have to be pedal powered?

No it would be via the use of electric cars and superior catalytic convertors that are currently in disuse due to expense.

But that wouldn't be the ABSOLUTE minimum. I'm just suggesting you amend the phrasing of that clause a little.

I'm not going to support this resolution regardless because Gwenstefani never votes anti-industry, but I'd rather minimise the damage on the offchances this does get passed.

But that wouldn't be the ABSOLUTE minimum. I'm just suggesting you amend the phrasing of that clause a little.

I'm not going to support this resolution regardless because Gwenstefani never votes anti-industry, but I'd rather minimise the damage on the offchances this does get passed.

2. That ALL transport is to be altered to reduce emissions further by supporting electric means of transport, furthermore ANY major emitters will be taxed for the amount of CO2 that they emit into the environment and atmosphere.

Any better?

This is illegal, as it contradicts Nuclear Energy Research Act. And given we already have two resolutions on alternative fuels and three on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, I see no point in it.

This is illegal, as it contradicts Nuclear Energy Research Act. And given we already have two resolutions on alternative fuels and three on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, I see no point in it.

I couldnt find one on greehouse emissions.

I looked for greenhouse, co2, global warming, and couldn't find anything. otherwise I wouldn't have done it.

Plus it's only a draft so technically it's not illegal yet! The whole reason I put it up for discussion was beacuse I didn't know about these things.

I can't find anything on Nuclear reasearching either. Would help if you supplied the Resolution for me.

I couldnt find one on greehouse emissions.

I looked for greenhouse, co2, global warming, and couldn't find anything. otherwise I wouldn't have done it.
Clearly, you didn't look well enough.

Hydrogen Powered Vehicles (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=17)
We, the people of Kibombwe, propose that every nation should start developing hydrogen powered cars.

Alternative Fuels (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=38)
For these reasons it is proposed that this United Nations put into place a resolution requiring automobile manufacturers to spend a minimum of 1% of their profits toward alternative fuel research so that alternative fuels will proved a viable alternative to fossil fuels.

Sustainable Energy Sources (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=70)
1. Calls upon all member states, particularly More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs), to fully address the issue of sustainable energy production; a minimum 2% increase in world usage over the next five years;

2. Recommends that a greater proportion of energy is derived from wind and wave power plants, including offshore wind platforms;

3. Calls upon governments to encourage the development of technology enabling the widespread use of solar power, in the form of affordable solar panels for individual dwellings and larger power plants in areas receiving high quantities of sunlight;

4. Endorses all current programs in member states increasing the percentage of energy derived from renewable sources;

5. Expresses its hope that other member states will be inspired by these examples;

6. Proclaims that steps towards a greater use of sustainable energy sources will be beneficial to the world’s environment and political relationships;

7. Requests a program of target reviews to be undertaken by this committee at the earliest opportunity.

Reduction of greenhouse gases (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=71)
ARTICLE 1
1. The objective of this resolution is to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations by implementing a 10% decrease in fossil fuels over the next ten years,so that gradual adaptation is possible. This will ensure that food production and economic development is not threatened.

2. In their actions to achieve the objective of the United Nations and to implement its provisions, all Nations shall be guided by the following:

ARTICLE 2
1.All Nations should protect the climate system for the benefit of present and future generations, on the basis of equity and in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and capabilities.

2.Nations should cooperate to promote an open international system that leads to sustainable economic growth and development in all Nations, particularly developing Nations.

ARTICLE 3
All Nations, taking into account their commonalities and differences,shall;

1. Promote and cooperate in the development, application and diffusion of technologies, practices and processes that control, reduce or prevent emissions of fossil fuels;

2.Promote and cooperate in the full exchange of information related to climate change.

Each of these Nations shall :

1.Review its own policies which encourage activities that lead to greater levels of fossil fuel emissions;

2.Developed Nations shall take all practicable steps to promote and finance the transfer of, or access to, environmentally sound technologies to other Nations, particularly developing Nations, to enable them to implement the provisions of the U.N.

ARTICLE 3
In carrying out their commitments under the previous articles, Nations shall:

1.Support world efforts to strengthen scientific capacities, particularly in developing countries, and to promote the exchange of data and analyses obtained from areas beyond national jurisdiction; and

2.Cooperate in the exchange of material on climate change, development of national institutions and the exchange of personnel to train experts in this field.

Fossil Fuel Reduction Act (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=125)
ARTICLE I: Terms of the resolution

Section A: Each nation must calculate the average amount of fossil fuel consumed per year over the last 3 years, this is their "ceiling consumption rate." Each nation is required to reduce consumption by a minimum of 2% of the ceiling rate every year, until rates are at or under 10% of ceiling consumption rate. This means that, after one year, rates should be at 98% of the ceiling consumption rate; after two years, at 96% of the ceiling consumption rate; and so on.

Section B: Each nation must increase funding for research, development, and implementation of clean, renewable energy sources and increased energy efficiency and conservation programs by a minimum of 1% per year, until Section A has been satisfied.

Section C: Nations may use energy sources that are ultimately not sustainable, such as nuclear fission, to supplement power until they are able to use clean renewable energy sources only.

Section D: Nations' governments are strongly encouraged to give incentives to the private and nonprofit sectors to help it comply with the requirements set out in Sections A through C.

Section E: Nations that meet the requirements at least 5 years before the minimum required term of 45 years, implied in Section A, shall receive a 5% increase in any UN aid they are receiving, until said 45 year term.

ARTICLE II: Special Cases

Section A: If a nation is trying to comply with the resolution, but having trouble, it may apply for a time extension, but must demonstrate significant need. Legitimate significant needs are extensive damage to infrastructure or economy because of:
Natural disasters
War
Severe economic depression
If significant need is established, an appropriate time extension relative to need will be granted.

Section B: If a nation refuses to comply with the resolution, the UN grants the right to UN member nations to impose trade sanctions on the offending nation, except for sanctions previously banned by the UN, until the nation comes into compliance.
EDIT:

Nuclear Energy Research Act (http://www.nationstates.net/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=153)

Electric transport is all well and good, but where do you propose to get your electricity from? Most nations generate electricity using a combinations of power plants, windmills and solar arrays. While it would be nice to power an entire nation using only eco-friendly sources such as wind power and solar power it would be naive to even imagine being able to support 4+ billion people using this source alone. There's simply not enough surface area available.

The Kingdom of Anago is an archipelago of ten islands, two of which are artificial. One of those artificial islands generates power for the entire nation. The surface of the island (approx 54,000 sq km) is covered with windmills and solar arrays as well as a few stacks from our nuclear plant (and a second under construction). The interior of the island contains all the capacitors and inner workings of the nuclear plant and all the junk used to tie it all together (I'm an ambassador and former sushi chef, I'm a bit fuzzy on these details). This power island generates more than enough electricity for our current modest needs but as we grow we will require much more power and may consider the construction of a second power island.

As for transportation, Anago has never used automobiles and never will. We rely on a vast network of high speed mag-lev trains as well as small, electric helicopters and traditional sailing vessels. There is a huge tradeoff in banning gas-powered vehicles - they have to be replaced with electric transportation which would then require large expenditures in the construction of new plants and infrastructure.

The Kingdom of Anago would not support this proposal if it came to a vote, primarily due to the ban on nuclear power.

Lord Regent Theowold Grimwold III
Voice of the High King
Protector of the Defenders of The Land
Anago