Emissions trading on the world stage

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Emissions trading programs are starting to step into the limelight, wherein economic incentives are given to achieve emission reductions. The release of certain pollutants is capped according to set goals, such as in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the 1997 Kyoto protocol. The scope of these programs are discussed.

Government expenditures, Government domestic functions, Air Pollution Control, Air Pollution Control Programs, Economic policy, Emissions credit trading, Environmental policy, Emissions trading, United Nations, Air quality management

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EPA is revising the construction general permit

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The EPA plans to change the rules for permits to disturb five or more acres. Meanwhile construction companies should file the existing Notice of Intent which gives the agency information including site location and possible environmental impact. The new permit is expected to cover sites of one acre or more.

Strategy & planning, Construction, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, Pollution Control, Sanitary Services, Pollution Control & Abatement, Construction industry, Planning, United States. Environmental Protection Agency, Powers and duties, Environmental law, Company business planning

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Title IX: from spots to science and engineering

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Though Title IX was designed to provide women's college athletics with some equality, it is now being considered as a way to address gender issues within the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

Labor force information, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Scientific Research and Development Services, Engineering NEC, Mathematics, Sciences, Science, Research & Development, Women, High technology, Education, Engineering, Employment, Science

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