Cars, climate and the EPA : issues in regulating greenhouse gas emissions

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Cars, climate and the EPA : issues in regulating greenhouse gas emissions

Carolynne D. Burgdoerfer, editor

(Environmental science, engineering and technology series)

Nova Science Publishers, c2010

  • : hardcover

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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As Congress considers legislation to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change, attention has focused on "cap-and-trade" legislation. Such legislation would set a national cap of GHG emissions, with allowances to emit limited amounts of the gases distributed or auctioned to affected parties. Recently, there has also been discussion of taxes on greenhouse-gas-emitting substances, which proponents argue would provide greater transparency and a clearer price signal. This book examines the proponents of legislation who counter that the threat of climate change is too important for action to be delayed, and that energy-efficiency and lower GHG emissions can be the building blocks of a program to restore the economy as well as to protect the environment.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Cars & Climate: What Can EPA Do to Control Greenhouse Gases from Mobile Sources?
  • Legal Consequences of EPA's Endangerment Finding for New Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Waiver Authority Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)
  • Alternative Fuels & Advanced Technology Vehicles: Issues in Congress
  • Vehicle Fuel Economy: NHTSA & EPA's Partnership for Setting Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Improved Analysis & Should be Maintained
  • Index.

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