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The efficiency ratio approach

Author
Alm A., Johnston J.B.
Journal/Series
The Environmental Forum | Vol. 16(2); 21 - 27; 7 p.
Date
1999
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-064695)
Publisher | Place of publication
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Document type
Article in periodical
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Self-regulation Emissions
Abstract

The sooner US companies start reducing global warming emissions, the better. The Credit for Early Action bill in the Senate is a step in the right direction. But there is a much better way to stimulate large voluntary greenhouse reduction by American businesses - and to begin right away.

Other references

Treaty

Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Treaty | Multilateral | Kyoto |

Keyword: Access-to-information, Sustainable development, Clean development mechanism, Energy conservation/energy production, Ozone layer, Joint implementation, Precautionary principle, Public participation, Climate change, Intergenerational equity, International organization, Forest management/forest conservation, Inventory, EIA, Research, Capacity building, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Education, Waste management, Emissions

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001269)