So can we North Americans reduce our dependency of automobile to reduce emission? I honestly say I can't. Most of my work involves driving from one place to another, fast. How is the government going to drive us away from this luxury?
In Europe, an efficient public transportation system seems to be the answer. My stay in Denmark usually doesn't accompany by a car. It sure would be nice to drive around, especially during the harsh winter, but the need isn't there really. You can get around with ease on trains and buses. When arriving in the city center, city bikes that you can pick up will take you around really fast. While in Berlin last December, all I saw were Smart cars or similar small sized cars. With gasoline price at CDN$1.50 per liter, I guess bigger isn't better.
What's the general feeling about the US not being part of the protocol? The protocol itself may not be the best solution for the problem, but would it be wise to alien itself especially when it is the one of the major greenhouse gas producers in the world?