by Lynn Floyd | Jan 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Jan. 4, 2011 US carbon market steady demand Despite failing to pass a national cap-and-trade bill, the voluntary carbon market has remained active. In anticipation of the 2012 start of California’s statewide carbon market, many firms have been trying to obtain...
by Lynn Floyd | Jan 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 30, 2010 Mass. sets GHG goal Massachusetts Secretary of energy and environmental affairs Ian Bowles announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2020. As a member of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)...
by Lynn Floyd | Jan 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 29, 2010 EPA beats another case opposing GHG regulation Another Texas motion to delay Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) was denied. Texas Governor Rick Perry cited that these regulations would hinder large construction...
by Lynn Floyd | Jan 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 28, 2010 Republican calls for EPA halt Republican Congressman Fred Upton, the newly appointed chair of the House energy committee has demanded a halt on greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, recognizing that...
by Lynn Floyd | Jan 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Dec. 23, 2010 EPA faces opposition As many industries still question Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs), the EPA has released a timeline for marking GHG standards. Since power plants and refineries represent almost 40 percent...
