THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE: TAKING ACTION IN MAINE

In 1997, Oregon became the first state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions by requiring new power plants to counter their global warming impact by offsetting approximately 17 percent of their CO2 emissions, attaining high efficiency standards in generation, or purchasing offsets.

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Published in:Environment : science and policy for sustainable development 2007-03, Vol.49 (2), p.9-9
Main Authors: Bogdonoff, Sondra, Rubin, Jonathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon dioxide
Conferences
Electric rates
Emissions trading
Environmentalists
Global warming
Governors
Green buildings
Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse gases
Natural gas
State government
Technological change
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Summary:In 1997, Oregon became the first state to regulate greenhouse gas emissions by requiring new power plants to counter their global warming impact by offsetting approximately 17 percent of their CO2 emissions, attaining high efficiency standards in generation, or purchasing offsets.
ISSN:0013-9157
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