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Emissions trading scheme
Emissions trading scheme headaches
Friday, 18 September 2009As the world embraces cap and trade schemes, there are serious concerns as to whether it would create a bubble that would result in another financial meltdown. There are also concerns as to whether these schemes can work. But then, there is a planet at stake.
Green jobs: real or over-hyped?
Friday, 20 March 2009The debate about the Rudd Government's emissions trading scheme has focused on potential job losses. Claims are coming in from both sides.
Rudd's C02 cop-out
Monday, 15 December 2008The Rudd Government's emissions trading scheme White Paper has a lower target than the one recommended by Ross Garnaut and contains sweeteners for business. It will attract plenty of criticism over the next few weeks.
Emissions trading in 60 seconds
Monday, 1 December 2008The Emissions Trading Scheme explained in 60 seconds
Aviation clean up
Thursday, 16 October 2008Air Services Australia (ASA), the government body responsible for managing air traffic, is helping the aviation industry reduce its ecological footprint.
Stop talking about targets and start taking action
Thursday, 9 October 2008Conventional approach is to set a target then start developing solutions, but starting in the absence of an agreed target has merit.
Free Market Versus Government Regulations
Sunday, 5 October 2008An effective solution to carbon dioxide emissions requires that governments take a direct regulatory and investment role.
Emissions Impossible?
Friday, 3 October 2008Emissions trading schemes (ETS) create a new (and artificial) economic market to put a price on carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the most important gases behind global warming.
