Climate Quote by Tom Wigley
“Three scenarios for post-Kyoto emissions reductions indicate that ... the long-term consequences are small... The influence of the Protocol would, furthermore, be undetectable for many decades.”
About This Quote
Source Report: IPCC Assessment Report, Chapter on emissions reductions
He argues post‑Kyoto emission cuts have minimal long‑term impact and are hard to detect.
In simple terms: Post‑Kyoto cuts seem ineffective and invisible.
Question the efficacy of emission policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- climate negotiations
- policy analysis
- environmental advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better measure policy impact?
- Are small effects still valuable?
Data uncertainty may limit conclusions.