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Government
Global warming bill delayed in SenatePublished 03/20/08
A bill to slash Maryland's carbon emissions as a way to address global warming was delayed yesterday by senators who feared the bill could hike energy prices and put factories out of business. The bill would require Maryland to cut carbon emissions 25 percent. Measured from 2006 levels, the emission cuts would have to be met by 2025. Supporters say much of the reduction could come from laws already enacted, such as tougher rules for power plant emissions and a requirement for cleaner-burning cars. But they acknowledge that further reductions would be needed to address global warming, and that improvements to factories or...
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