From a Theory to a Consensus on Emissions (NYT)

17 May 2009 @ 6:51 PM

From a Theory to a Consensus on Emissions

WASHINGTON — As Congress weighs imposing a mandatory limit on climate-altering gases — an outcome still far from certain — it is likely to turn to a system that sets a government ceiling on total emissions and allows polluting industries to buy and sell permits to meet it.
That approach, known as cap and trade, has been embraced by President Obama, Democratic leaders in Congress, mainstream environmental groups and a growing number of business interests, including energy-consuming industries like autos, steel and aluminum.

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Tags: Add new tag, Cap and Trade, climate-altering gases, Co2, global warming
Categories: Politics, Sustainability and Ethical Development, Technology for a sustainable future Posted By: Cyclo-monger
Last Edit: 17 May 2009 @ 07 33 PM

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