THE KYOTO PROTOCOL - CO2, CH4 AND CLIMATE IMPLICATIONS

Kyoto Protocol implications for CO2, temperature and sea level are exa mined. Three scenarios for post-Kyoto emissions reductions are conside red. In all cases, the longterm consequences are small. The limitation s specified under the Protocol are interpreted in terms of both CO2 an d CH4 emissions reductions and a new emissions comparison index, the F orcing Equivalence Index (FEI), is introduced. The use of GWPs to asse ss CO2-equivalence is assessed.