Intensity targets (or rate-based targets) on greenhouse gas emissions can sometimes be a better option for some countries than absolute targets in setting climate policy.
The UN Conference of the Parties is the annual international meeting
for efforts to address global climate change, including the Kyoto
Protocol. The 12th meeting (COP-12) is Nov 6-17 in Nairobi, Kenya.
West Virginia will soon be able to adopt a trading program to improve water
quality in the Chesapeake Bay by addressing significant nutrient loading from