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The Kyoto Protocol Failure and How U.S. Presidents Make Treaties

Provided by: Council on Foreign Relations |Published on: September 14, 2023
Lesson Plans Grades 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

  • This video discusses the Kyoto Protocol, why it was created, the political pressure from special interest groups that kept the United States out of the treaty, and how American presidents can avoid this pressure to join international agreements without congressional approval.
  • Below the video, teachers will find a linked discussion guide for higher education classes, a linked lesson plan for grades 9-12, and a short description that explains key terms and adds context.
  • This is the sixth section of the U.S. Foreign Policy module.

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Subjects: Science, Economics, Civics, History
Authors: CFR Education
Region: Asia, North America, United States
Languages: English

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