This document discusses penguins, polar bears, water, and the Kyoto Protocol. It begins by outlining the topic groups' project on penguins, polar bears, and water. It then lists some key differences and similarities between penguins and polar bears. Some facts about water are provided, including that it covers 71% of the Earth's surface. Water pollution is discussed as a major global problem. The document defines the Kyoto Protocol as an international agreement created under the UNFCCC to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions. It provides context on when the protocol became legally binding and why the US pulled out of it. Industrialized countries have additional commitments under the protocol to return greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels. The conclusion