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The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement created by the United Nations. Its goal is for developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 5.2% below 1990 levels, by 2012. As of August 30, 2002, 89 countries have ratified the Protocol. This includes 18 developed countries that account for 25% of the world's greenhouse emissions. India, China, and Mexico do not have to make emission reductions because they are developing countries. These countries along with the United States produce 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions. There will be many impacts to many countries in the world if the Kyoto Protocol is approved. One coun