U.K. businesses propose greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme
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The Emissions Trading Group proposed a trading scheme for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The group, which consists of 25 leading companies, says the voluntary scheme could meet the United Kingdom's reduction target levels by 2008-2012.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 2000
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U.S.-Canadian talks set to clear transboundary smog
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Canada and the United States have agreed to start negotiations on Febuary 16th 2000 to create compatible emissions standards to reduce the amount of ozone-forming pollutants produced. Experts say most of the harmful emissions Ontario produces gets blown across the border to New England, Whereas Michican and other states in the U.S. mostly pollute Canada's air.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 2000
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Sweeping court decision could crush smog plans, rein in TRI and wetlands rules
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The order to create new standards for ozone and particulate matter standards by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit may give way for various industries to challenge the Toxic Release Inventory, the wetlands programs and others through petitions. Unless the Department of Justice overturns the ruling of the appeals court, the Environmental Protection Agency cannot enforce the prevailing ozone and particulate matter standards.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1999
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