F.T.C. Asks if Carbon-Offset Money Is Well Spent
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Corporations and shoppers in the United States spent more than $54 million in 2007 on carbon offset credits, but where exactly is that money going?
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It is increasingly clear that there is a considerable cost to carbon dioxide emissions, especially to future generations.
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WORKERS were urged today to help tackle climate change by taking simple measures such as switching off computers and lights, reducing waste and walking or cycling to the office.   The TUC called on people to "think green" in the workplace to cut energy use.
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There's money on the table if you take some energy-saving steps.
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By Destin Log, Fla.  Sep. 13--You can bank on it: When our city councilors talk about spending our tax dollars, a crowd is likely to show up.  Last week, more than two dozen taxpayers turned out for a meeting at the City Hall Annex.
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It's money well spent. But could it be better spent elsewhere?
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The federal government should quadruple annual funding for coal research to $190 million to make better use of the nation's resources and minimize the impact on the environment, the National Research Council says.
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We want cheaper petrol Green taxes are being used by the government to raise revenues, rather than tackle climate change; are bad news for consumers and are socially unjust. These are the conclusions of the Taxpayers Alliance (TPA), a right wing lobby group dedicated to a low-tax society.â¦
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People need to be encouraged to offset carbon emissions despite recent criticism of some schemes, say MPs.
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Forest-preservation pledges of $166 million this week could entice them to take part in a post-Kyoto climate deal.
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Reducing carbon dioxide emissions from computers is to be the aim of a new government taskforce.
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Expect a political debate over how to regulate carbon-dioxide emissions come January, analysts say.
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Business & money: Decisions needed now to ensure energy for 20 years, says minister.
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By Amanda C. Tinnin, The Telegraph, Alton, Ill.  May 28--GLEN CARBON -- Village residents may be paying more for their water and sewer service. But it's hard to tell how much more that will be.
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Want the the chance to offset infidelity by paying random strangers to remain faithful? A Web site makes the satirical offer to highlight its view of carbon offsetting.
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By Gail Kinsey Hill, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.  Dec. 14--Portland General Electric chief executive Peggy Fowler on  Wednesday called for federal limits on carbon dioxide emissions, suggesting  broadening industry support for restrictions on greenhouse gases.