The conservative government is formally shutting down its controversial biofuels subsidy program, saying companies producing biodiesel have failed to meet ambitious production targets. Ottawa has already paid pot $672 million to companies that have built plants to make grain based ethanol and biodiesel, which has created 8oo jobs and new market for farmers. ... The "trade" creates a market for carbon allowances, helping companies innovate in order to meet, or come in under, their allocate limit. ...

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Phase 2 set to begin in the year 2000 will target smaller utility plants whose output exceeds 25 megawatts and all new electric utility units. ... Under the Acid Rain Program's free-market based approach, individual utility units are given allowances or "credits" based on historical fuel consumption and emissions data. ...

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Sulfur oxide and Nitrogen oxide both affect breathing which create lower resistance to respiratory infection and tend to mostly target children and the elderly. ... When I am not in a room I will turn off the lights or any other appliances to save electricity; 6) Using energy star products that range from DVD players to washer and dryers which are the most efficient appliances and safest on the market today; 7) write to the state in order to look into providing wind power or hydroelectric power to the communities. ...

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This table lists the fuel savings for some of the top-rated models and a "Green Score" is calculated for every new car on the market to help consumers avoid adverse tradeoffs like picking vehicles that are fuel efficient, but highly polluting. This list is not just for the higher income come consumer for co-author Jim Kliesh states that "Fuel-savings greener choices are available in every market segment"(ACEEE 2003, 2). ... This project is focused on reaching the reduction targets by planning the vehicle designed around that objective (WWF-UK 2001). ...

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