Abstract
The article shows how domestic aspects influence the United States national and international climate policy. To accomplish the task, the authors analyzes the discussions when Bill Clinton was ruling the country, a time during which global discussions were forwarded. The paper recalls the debate in the Bush administration and the growing polarization since Barack Obama took office.
Highlights
The article points out some of the domestic factors that contribute for understanding the United States position in international discussions on climate change
Government proclaimed the belief in free market as a panacea for any economic illness and that emission control by an international regime would result in market inefficiency
In discussions on green economy, a strong criticism that arises in relation to neoclassical theory is that its conception of production mode does not take into account that natural resources are finite
Summary
The article points out some of the domestic factors that contribute for understanding the United States position in international discussions on climate change. It shows a recent and important judicial decision favorable to regulations. The conclusion states that increasing conservatism in domestic political spectrum and anti-climate grassroots actions make improbable any advances on multilateral negotiations. Most of the Democrats, except those who maintain a conservative view, seek to advance regulations to minimize global warming effects. Leaders in the Republican Party build a detraction speech about scientific arguments that support the veracity of anthropogenic causes of global warming
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