Emissions trading for global warming

Article Abstract:

Proponents for the reduction of man-made emissions of greenhouse gases are mistaken. They clamor for broad and expensive changes in the manner in which energy is being utilized all the over the world. They also argue that an emissions trading program would drastically decrease the expenses incurred. However, an analysis of the performance of two emissions trading programs leaves much to be desired. Also, the international aspects of the Kyoto Protocol's suggested greenhouse gas trading strategy introduces complications.

Air Pollution Control, Waste Management and Remediation Services, International aspects, Prevention, Global warming, Greenhouse gases, Air quality management

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RoHS WEEE - The new European Directives: Do they work and why (or why not)? Current application and development in EU and USA

Article Abstract:

The application and development of regimes covering both the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment and also the waste from electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union and its Member States and in the US is examined. The application of the RoHS and the WEEE Directives would help to resolve the raising environmental problems due to more and more EEE becoming affordable, coupled with the shorter life cycle of these products.

Waste management industry, Waste disposal equipment, Legislation

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An evaluation of the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme in practice

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The European Union's (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme and the complications encountered in associating the scheme across 25 Member States before examining the scheme is discussed with the aim of determining the business consequences and further developments to the scheme that might occur in future. The scheme would make a valuable contribution towards cutting C[O.sub.2] emissions and meeting the EU's Kyoto obligations.

Interpretation and construction, Pollution control, Environmental law

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