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Scheme 'can cut extra emissions'

A new business scheme could slash energy bills and cut carbon emissions by 50% more than anticipated, a study by the Environment Agency will claim. Full Article at BBC News

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  1. The Government remains interested in the concept of personal carbon trading and, although it will not be continuing its research programme at this stage, it will monitor the wealth of research focusing on this area and may introduce personal carbon trading if the value of carbon savings and cost implica...
    SOURCE: Times Online 2 weeks ago
  2. This is all about control of the individual and you begin to wonder whether this is what the green agenda has always been about. It's Orwellian. This will be an enormous tax on business.
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  3. Widespread public acceptance, while desirable, should not be a pre-condition for a personal carbon trading scheme; the need to reduce emissions is simply too urgent.
    SOURCE: Times Online 2 weeks ago
  4. A lot of people who cycle will get money back. It will probably only be bankers and those with extravagant lifestyles who would lose out.
    SOURCE: The Telegraph 2 weeks ago
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  1. This illustration picture taken 07 January 2008 shows a low energy light bulb. The Environment Agency has called for more information to be made available on the health and environmental risks posed by low-energy light bulbs.
  2. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: Chris Smith poses at the Myer marquee during the Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 2009 at Flemington Racecourse on November 3, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  3. ALBANY, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 10: Toby Arnold of Bay of Plenty sits dejected as Chris Smith congratulates Ben Afeaki of North Harbour after winning the Air New Zealand Cup match between North Harbour and Bay Of Plenty at North Harbour Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Albany, New Zealand.
  4. WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 24: (l to r) Senator Mark Warner (VA), Rep. Chris Smith (NJ), Rep. Edward Markey (MA) and Terry Moran on a panel discussion at 'Rock Stars of Science' sponsored by Geoffrey Beene Foundation & ResearchAmerica to engage heath and medicine discussion at the Capitol Visitors...
  5. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Michael Reid, Chris Smith and George Pisi of North Harbour celebrate after winning the Air New Zealand Cup match between Auckland and North Harbour at Eden Park on September 19, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.
  6. ALBANY, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Chris Smith of North Harbour offloads from the lineout during the Air New Zealand Cup match between North Harbour and Hawke's Bay at North Harbour Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Albany, New Zealand.
  7. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 27: Chris Smith of North Harbour in action during the Air New Zealand Cup match between North Harbour and Southland at North Harbour Stadium on August 27, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.
  8. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Chris Smith arrives at the Sydney premiere of 'Avenue Q' at the Theatre Royal on August 12, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  9. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 07: Joseph Wheeler and Mark Bright of Tasman and Chris Smith of North Harbour (R) wait for the lineout ball during the Air New Zealand Cup match between North Harbour and Tasman at North Harbour Stadium on August 7, 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand.
  10. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 01: Chris Smith of the Tigers gets to the ball ahead of his opponent during the round 16 VFL match between the Coburg Tigers and the Box Hill Hawks at ABD Group Stadium on August 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  1. Environment Agency
  2. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  3. Tony Blair Tony Blair
  4. Tesco P.L.C.
  5. Chris Smith Chris Smith
  6. House of Commons