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Cap and trade is an environmental policy tool that delivers results with a mandatory cap on emissions while providing sources flexibility in how they comply. Successful cap and trade programs reward innovation, efficiency and early action, and provide strict environmental accountability without inhibiting economic growth.

Examples of successful cap and trade programs include the nationwide Acid Rain Program and the regional NO_x Budget Trading Program in the Northeast. Additionally, EPA issued the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) on March 10, 2005, to build on the success of these programs and achieve significant additional emission reductions. (Source: EPA / Photo: Library of Congress)

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Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms

Wed, Sep 15 2010 at 1:32 PM

Now all Republican Senate candidates this November are on the record denying global warming.
Another global warming denier inches closer to Washington

Wed, Aug 25 2010 at 4:45 PM

Senate's Energy and Natural Resources Committee is about to experience change.
Cap-and-trade is the latest twist in John McCain's quest for re-election

Tue, Aug 24 2010 at 12:24 PM

Apparently being a maverick means flip-flopping to win elections. For McCain, 'cap-and-trade' is now 'cap-and-tax.'
Climate bill à la carte

Tue, Jul 13 2010 at 3:36 PM

Disagreement on Capitol Hill has created a menu of options for an energy bill.
Kerry may be last hope for price on carbon

Tue, Jul 13 2010 at 12:35 PM

By focusing only on the utilities industry, Kerry may be able to get Republican support, but will it cost him votes in his own party?
Will climate bill be lost in time?

Mon, Jul 12 2010 at 4:16 PM

With time ticking away, a climate bill could be in serious danger.
Week of hard choices may decide energy bill's fate

Fri, Jul 09 2010 at 3:06 PM

Will Congress study for its final exam, or will it revert to be bad habits and hope for best?
Energy remains an uncertain election issue for Democrats

Thu, Jul 08 2010 at 2:39 PM

National surveys show the public supports having more green energy. But in local elections, energy is likely to take a backseat to the economy.
Will EPA pave the way for cap-and-trade?

Tue, Jul 06 2010 at 4:38 PM

The EPA may be the most powerful weapon in the fight for cap-and-trade legislation. The agency fired another shot on Tuesday with the CAIR announcement.
From moderate senators will come moderate climate bill

Thu, Jul 01 2010 at 3:38 PM

Committee connections help to create bonds on energy policy.

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Articles about Cap and Trade

Tea Party candidates Paladino and O'Donnell win with anti-environment platforms

Another global warming denier inches closer to Washington

Cap-and-trade is the latest twist in John McCain's quest for re-election

Climate bill à la carte

Kerry may be last hope for price on carbon

Will climate bill be lost in time?

Week of hard choices may decide energy bill's fate

Energy remains an uncertain election issue for Democrats

Will EPA pave the way for cap-and-trade?

From moderate senators will come moderate climate bill

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