Did you know that there is an exchange for pollution rights where the right to pollute is traded like a commodity?
The Chicago Climate Exchange offers member organizations the right to buy and sell pollution credits. Do you think this is right? Should the depth of one's pockets determine how much they should be allowed to pollute?
Pretty much every major chemical, oil, auto and manufacturing company is a member. Click here for a complete list.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Buying and selling the right to pollute
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