environmental groups minimize the costs of implementing the kyoto accords. many business groups are concerned that such measures would hurt growth and raise the unemployment rates. the key economic lesson here is that resources are, indeed, limited. this means that we need to figure out cost-effective ways of dealing with global warming, as well as all the other problems facing our global society, including but not limited to poverty, disease, education, and national security. the good news is that we have made progress over the last couple of decades in improving the environment. few people would disagree that further improvements are needed. however, the benefits of these improvements need to be balanced against their costs. one challenge for both the supporters and opponents of the kyoto accords is to come up with better, and less exaggerated, estimates of the costs and benefits. america didn't get dirty overnight, and it's not going to be totally pure tomorrow. but thanks to citizen protest and government response, the country's environment is cleaner an

she is working with a kyoto fabric-dyeing factory with a rich history. a craftsman with more than 50 years of experience applies the finishing touches. he draws a sunflower on the fabric using a hand printing tenique. the dyer makes a frame for each color and soaks them into the fabric one by one. >> translator: this is incredible. when the hand printing is nearly done, it creates a sense of three-dimensi three-dimensionality. the heart of the crafts person is reflected in the work. it looks like a living thing. it looks like it's going to start talking. >> reporter: it was finally time for tokyo fashion week. arai showed several designs combining 21st century digital technology with traditional dyeing techniques. the kyoto craftsman who worked with arai was in the audience. >> translator: i was surprised. it was wonderful. i didn't think it would be so great. >> translator: one thing i can say for sure is that i'm not supporting crafts people. in fact, they're supporting me. >> reporter: with one eye on the future and one eye on the past, arai is pursui

gates and built before the midwinter fair and rebuilt in the last 20 years and people who came from kyoto and used the materials and traditional japanese trees and they're phenomenal and just like what you see in the temple gardens in kyoto. the pioneer log cabin and used for pevmen ps for the rec department in golden gate park and was recently restored and renovated. apparently they brought the logs in out of the woods -- out of the forest by helicopter so they wouldn't damage the bark because the bark is an important part of the buildings as you can see. one of my favorite buildings in san francisco. the camera obscura and one of the last remaining buildings that was play land of the beach and right below the cliff house and opening in the roof that you can see there and it rotates and lens and a mirror in the opening and project what is it sees outside into a parbollic shape platform inside the building and you can see the world outside. why do i have to pay three dollars and i can go outside and look at it? it's a truly remarkable experience. first of all the preriffal stimuli is gone

the way i see it is the current structure we have been using in the kyoto protocol, is equivalent-- if you allow me to use a metaphor-- it's equivalent to building a 70-story skyscraper on top of a foundation that is 10 feet by 10 feet. you might be able to build the first floor, you might even build the second floor, but i you will not get the ambition required. the kyoto protocol, which includes a very limited set of countries, part of what the industrialed world is, it accounts for only 14% of global emissions. what's happening now is that the countries of the world are it trying to establish a larger foundation that includes all countries -- importantlily, the key, large, growing upon countries plus the rich countries of the world in a larger foundation to build a meaningful agreement to really address this crucial problem. i think activists and many members of civil society look at that and say, wait, we have one floor built, and now they're going back to building the foundation, but i think that was essential. >> woodruff: brandon wu, you were part of the this walkout. you suppor

the kyoto protocol only covered industrialized nations. the new framework would include all countries and regions participating in the conference. the plan would come into effect in 2020. representatives of the european union say participants should turn in targets next year. delegates from the united states and japan want to wait until 2015. japanese leaders have had to deal with a shift in energy production since the accident two years ago at the fukushima daiichi nuclear plant. and they're still figuring out how to satisfy the country's energy needs. >>> many chinese have seen their economy grow and grow and feel they haven't got their share. communist party leaders have promised a push for a society that's more fair. president xi jinping and other officials gathered in beijing to discuss what policies they'd adopt over they promised to focus on people the long term. left behind by japan's rapid economic development. they tried to address the concerns of those who complain about corruption. they promised to do more. they said they would

it will replace the kyoto protocol which only binds some industrialized nations. environment ministers want to finalize an agreement in 2015. they'll discuss a time line for countries to submit their reduction targets. but they're yet to go into the specifics of the framework. under the kyoto protocol, japan pledged to reduce its emissions by an average of 6% by 2012 compared to 1990 levels. the environment minister says it's achieved that goal. some claim tokyo's new target for 2020 and beyond is too low. but he says it's important to note that japan's giving technical and financial help to developing countries to achieve their reduction targets. >>> deep divisions remain among the parties meeting in warsaw. nhk world's reporter reports. >> reporter: kiribati is a small island nation in the pacific ocean. by midcentury, rising ocean levels could leave 80% of the main island under water. many homes are already vulnerable to high tides. experts also point out a possible link between global warming and severe weather. a recent example was typhoon haiyan which devast

the new framework will apply to all countries from twenty twenty it will replace the kyoto protocol which only to find some industrialized nations the barman ministers want to finalize an agreement in two thousand and fifteen to discuss a timeline for countries to submit their reduction targets. but they're yet to go into the specifics of the framework under the kyoto protocol japan pledged to reduce its emissions by an average of six percent by two thousand and twelve compared to nineteen ninety levels. dr administered over to me she says. it's achieved that goal some claim tokyo's new target for twenty twenty and beyond is too low but the shiites as it's important to know that japan is giving ten talent they're giving technical and financial help to developing countries to cheat their reduction targets deep divisions remain among the parties meeting in warsaw nhk world sports commission palau reports. he read copy is a small island nation in the pacific ocean. i'd meet them. rising ocean levels of the eighty percent of the main island under water many also already vulnerable to high tid

there has not been a new global pact since the kyoto agreement, but the carbon reduction standards were never ratified. there is little hope for a breakthrough in warsaw. in 2009 the same global gathering of countries failed to reach a comprehensive or binding deal. some of the world's poorest people are likely future storm victims in placing like bangladesh, india and the philippines. >> joining us from the philippines is lou sees sarin sarin--lucille saring. thank you for joining us, i know it's late where you are. chance your commission experiencing events like typhoon haiyan. >> we actually had early warning days before, the typhoon was being monitored by our meteorological office. but after we were all in shock, we were all hav--people in tacln and the affected areas, we were not sure what the storm surge looked like. >> ms. saring, has the climate change commission been discussing what your country, one of the most vulnerable in the world to, lessen some of the impact of the storms if the temperature of the ocean and level of the ocean continues to rise? >> well, the country since

. >>> the imperial palace in japan's ancient capital of kyoto has opened to the public for its annual autumn viewing. the palace is the former official residence of the japanese emperors and it opens to the public twice each year in the spring and fall. this year visitors can view seven of the palace buildings. on display a famous painting that decorated sliding doors during the time of the emperor in the 19th century. seven dolls dressed in traditional dancer's attire also attracted much attention. >> translator: the palace buildings are amazing. >> translator: seeing various displays helps me understand how people in ancient times carried out politics. >> the palace will next open to visitors in the spring. >>> that is all for this edition of nhk. i'm catherine kobayashi in tokyo. thanks very much for joining us. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com ♪ >> the wilson forum is the living memorial to our first internationalist president. chartered by congress in neck and 68, the u.s. key, nonpartisan non-policy form -- 1968, the u.s. key, non-partisan policy forum. our goal is to cre

the government has played its part in reducing the admission, by meeting its targets under the kyoto protocol. >> we have more than 200% of gdp. an eminent result. >> reductions were the result of restructuring and reforms, following the collapse of the communist system. activists of critical of poland's veto. of proposals by the e.u. to reduce carbon emissions from 2020 onwards. >> they can move from coal to renewables. it will take time. you need to have a vision. you need to protect citizens and workers. you need new jobs. it can be done and you can meet energy needs. >> poland is researching new and cleaner ways of using coal. they are looking at getting gas from coal without taking it out on the ground. technology is in its infancy and could take decades to develop. as long as coal remains at the heart of energy needs, efforts of these men will be needed to bring it to the surface. >> a reminder you can keep up to date with all the latest news 24 hours a day op your website. there it is, aljazeera.com. money." >> this is "real money." you are the most important part of the show.

she also talks about her honeymoon in kyoto and nara. kennedy is expected to arrive in japan on friday. >>> a new york-based artist known for his bright colorful style has come to japan on a mission. peter marco says art can brighten the lives of children recovers from 2011 disaster. nhk world's jun yoshomoto has more. ♪ extra time and your kiss >> reporter: pop artist peter marko is on a roll. bright colors, bright creatures mark his designs. he's visiting ishinomaki, one of the cities hit hardest by the earthquake and tsunami. marko has come here to spend time with children. >> beautiful. >> reporter: this is the artist's second trip to the area. his first was about a year after the disaster. >> what is this, a residential house? >> reporter: marko knew it would take a long time for people in the area to recover. he went through a similar experience on september 11th, 2001. marko says the attack left many new yorkers feeling angry or depressed. he decided to use his art to lift people's spirits. >> i wanted them to be happy. i wanted

there has not been a new global pact since the kyoto agreement, but the carbon reduction standards were never ratified. there is little hope for a breakthrough in warsaw. in 2009 the same global gathering of countries failed to reach a comprehensive or binding deal. some of the world's poorest people are likely future storm victims in placing like bangladesh, india and the philippines. >> joining us from the philippines is lou sees sarin sarin--lucille saring. thank you for joining us, i know it's late where you are. chance your commission experiencing events like typhoon haiyan. >> we actually had early warning days before, the typhoon was being monitored by our meteorological office. but after we were all in shock, we were all have --people in tacloban and the affected areas, we were not sure what the storm surge looked like. >> ms. saring, has the climate change commission been discussing what your country, one of the most vulnerable in the world to, lessen some of the impact of the storms if the temperature of the ocean and level of the ocean continues to rise? >> well, the country

to help the vulnerable populations adapt will be on the agenda, as well as a new plan to replace the kyoto protocol. there's a growing awareness that emissions agreements must include developing nation, in particular india and china. since 1990 carbon dioxide emissions from the united states have remained constant. add to this the emissions of industrialized countries and you see a decline, mirroring the downturn. look at china's emissions - you see the real emission, 10% since 2010 and 2011. add to this the other developing country, and you get a sense. >> the war saw meeting is not expected to result. those taking part hope it will lay important ground work for a future pack. many competing voices and interests. common ground will be hard to find. >> the u.n. hopes to have a deal by 2015. >>> the united nations is taking qatar to task about its treatment for migrant workers. an assessment was made after an 8-day visit. while there are some reforms taking place, more needs to be done. they were blasted as to housing conditions for labourers on the project for the 2022 fifa world cup. >> i

and she referred to her honeymoon in kyoto and nara. she said that's where she realized the people of japan and the united states share common values. japanese have welcomed kennedy enthusiastically. hundreds lined the streets last week when she rode a horse-drawn carriage to the imperial palace to meet the emperor. >> translator: president kennedy's daughter is serving as ambassador. i respect her as a woman. >> reporter: this expert suggests the ambassador may have a positive impact on japanese society by promoting women's issues. >> one of the issues that japan as a society is facing is the empowerment of women, and we know that our population is declining, so we have to engage half of the population to the society, and her role being a first female ambassador to japan would have a positive effect on that issue. >> reporter: but some have taken a negative view of kennedy's resume. they wonder if she has the diplomatic skills needed for her new job. the japan-u.s. alliance is complex and includes many sensitive issues, such as the sta

most vulnerable populations to adopt to a changing -- adapt to a chienging environment, and change kyoto protocol, and growing awareness that any agreement must include developing nations like india and carolina. >>> remained more or less constant. add to this the emissions of other industrialized countries and you even see a decline mirroring the recent economic downturn. but how look at china's emissions and you see where the real increases lie, more than 10% between 2010 and 2011, you get a sense of where the greatest are are situations lie. no break through agreements but those tying part say they hope it will lay important groundwork for a future pact. many imeeting voices and interests. the common ground as always will be lard to find. terek basley al jazeera. mr. . >> i'm dave warren. here's big changes happening across the country. with our temperatures clearly seeing where this cold front is. dropping from 68 to 34 between tulsa and omaha. this front is moving south and you'll see a close change in temperatures, crashing down quickly. as the front moves south we're seeing rain a

has returned to japan to come like to distinguish toward cecil taylor has the latest recipient of the kyoto prize he's played piano for most of the equally he is and he's famous for pushing the boundaries of the downtown and free jazz these days tears music is that the answer and pepper. i spoke with him in tokyo where he held his security uprising gala performance the route i i i. she's thirteen and opened up new possibilities and chance. it is unique and kennedy gets down to improvisation. he's well known for his trademark or constantly and plaintive piano. tear out the news has his facts and the palms of hands to play tents town plus years. surely she was on the road takes you to. here they tell us a little bit about what you're thinking what you wear. elaine during the performance. it is yours and true man of the change of one. this to me and yuki we have been making a movie do you hear. her lover granted. you know from the money really. in the window. yushchenko to know. hopefully i will twenty alike in nineteen twenty nine to nineteen team in the fifties kitsch and pianist. but he rej

the kyoto ceramic tradition that dates back over five hundred years the technique involves several fires in different temperatures. to be exactly what was needed to make reliable server and capacitors. the army's iraqi artisans first applied the um it's been far reaching that killed one thousand two hundred degrees celsius the designs of imprinted on the pc's refund at seven twenty two degrees. the low firing temperature bones the glaze found that this around. next gold paint is applied in that the ceasefire during this time of six hundred acres. this is the best temperature for the metallic gold in the bowl this story method was the key to manufacture in clay quality ceramic capacitors the first firing hawkins a ceramic section of the press the second part of low temperatures. holmes the mental conductors from each of the surrounding. this is the technique using kill me so yeah keep the goal to correction. this is the last component in both ceramic and metal parts uses to get the bit to make a living creating a very strong home when we owned the man who cannot choose to define its surro

it would be without one of the king of kyoto and we are ready to toughen the traffic regulations if necessary drivers have to realize the responsibility on the roads to comply with traffic regulations for the book was followed in cricket. most of the day when you don't just think of the division yet the president's scholarship program bala shock turns twenty today on november fifth nineteen ninety three and the sultan as a minor established educational program which you can extend students an opportunity to study abroad at the expense of the government over the years nine thousand five hundred students have been granted a scholarship things into policy of newark on party has presented the results of the research on the program sufficiency to mark the anniversary over thirteen hundred ml shot graduates and forty six experts have taken part in the research eighteen percent of the respondents think the one i got the same level of knowledge and skills that the universities of kazakhstan been caught in a rate of most shocked graduates is ninety two percent. in general is all show that the responde

setting guidelines for countries to cut their carbon emissions before a new treaty to replace the kyoto protocols can be set. china had been reluctant to set those guidelines. meanwhile, poor nations threatened by rising sea levels, have asked for compensation to them because of global warming. the talks were on track, said many, to deliver nothing. >> the voice of polluters whilst the voice of citizens on the planet are not being heard. >> discussing cutting carbon, four top environmentalist scientists have called for the abandonment of nuclear power. jessica, i appreciate your time. typhoon haiyan was hammering the philippines when the consideratioconferencegot under. whether haiyan is connected or not to climate change at this point it certainly did not seem like they went that extra mile. >> when you look back two weeks, the supertyphoon really served to bring momentum into the talks. now two weeks later, yet they know the u.n -- the philippines negotiate is still fasting and still appointed by the outcome. there has been progress, there has been slow steady progress towards this 20

the government played its part in reducing the emissions, meeting its targets under the kyoto protocol. >> we have 32% of emissions at the same time. more than 200% of the gdp growth. eminent results. nobody ocean them in europe. >> critics say the reductions from the result of restructuring and reforms, following the collapse of the communist system. activists were critical of poland's veto by the e.u. to reduce carbon emissions by 20 onwards. >> they don't have to use coal. they can move from coal to renewables. it will take time, you need a vision as a government and protect the citizens and workers and have new jobs for people. it can be done and you can meet your energy needs. >> poland is researching new and cleaner ways of cleaning poles. the $60 million test center is looking at how to get gas from cole without taking it out of the ground. technology is in its infancy and could take decades to develop. as long as coal an is at the heart of energy needs, these men will be needed to bring to the surface. >> now, there are concerns for the safety of the voters in mozambique as the

setting guidelines for countries to cut their carbon emissions before a new treaty to replace the kyoto protocols can be set. china had been reluctant to set those guidelines. meanwhile, poor nations threatened by rising sea levels, have asked for compensation to them because of global warming. the talks were on track, said many, to deliver nothing. >> the voice of polluters whilst the voice of citizens on the planet are not being heard. >> discussing cutting carbon, four top environmentalist scientists have called for the abandonment of nuclear power. jessica, i appreciate your time. typhoon haiyan was hammering the philippines when the consideratio conferencegot underway. whether haiyan is connected or not to climate change at this point it certainly did not seem like they went that extra mile. >> when you look back two weeks, the supertyphoon really served to bring momentum into the talks. now two weeks later, yet they know the u.n -- the philippines negotiate is still fasting and still appointed by the outcome. there has been progress, there has been slow steady progress towards thi

what negotiators want is a deal to replace the kyoto protocol. it's hoped negotiations and the charms of paris in 2015 cap woo others to contribute to carbon cuts. >> just under 200 countries took part in the negotiations. >>> how many times have you seen a barr acknowledge of electric cars, for a neighbourhood in texas, it's not uncommon. andy gallagher tells us about one of the most efficient energy grids in the world. >> this doesn't look like a revolutionary neighbourhood. the pekin street neighbourhood is changing the way we live. >> basically half of our energy costs are covered by the solar panels. >> he moved here years ago and says his commitment to the environment is behind the financial. >> i tell people it's not about saving money, but the planet. we like the fact that we are less of a burden on the infrastructure of the world than we need to be. >> pekin's street is a living laboratory. information from the homes is gathered in minute detail. it has the potential to change the way we use energy. they call it big data, and here teraby