The Rio Treaty, also known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, was ratified by the United States in 1992. However, it is important to note that the treaty was never ratified by the United States Senate, causing the country to be only a signatory party and not a full participant in the treaty.

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The Rio Treaty

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The Rio Treaty

A) allows for increased emissions for the United States.
B) was never ratified by the United States.
C) was ratified but only after a long fight in Congress.
D) did not enjoy the support of the Clinton-Gore administration.

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