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- 2002-11-25
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U.S. EPA's "Acid Rain Program 2001" has greatly contributed to the reduction of acid rain emissions
U.S. EPA released a progress report documenting a significantly reduced emissions stemming from its Acid Rain Program, to confirm major reductions in two acid rain-causing emissions, 30 percent in sulfur dioxide and 25 percent in nitrogen oxides compared to 1990.
The Acid Rain Program uses emission rate requirements to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, and has set a permanent cap requiring a 50 percent reduction from 1980 emission levels of sulfur dioxide by 2010.
The Acid Rain Program has been so successful that it has served as a model for numerous subsequent efforts to reduce air emissions, especially the proposed Clear Skies Act. This Act, once implemented, would reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury from power generation by an additional 70 percent beyond year 2000 emission levels.
Introduction of Waste and Emissions Trading Bill in UK (11.15)
The UK government has set a progressive reduction measure to reduce the amount of biodegradable municipal wastes such as paper, natural fibers, and food, which are sent to landfill through a system of tradable landfill allowances.
This system of tradable allowances signals an innovative approach to delivering effective and efficient regulations in the area of waste.
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