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WASHINGTON - Electricity prices would rise 20 percent by 2030 under climate legislation being considered in Congress, according to a draft study by a U.S. energy agency. The report, to be issued by the Energy Information Administration, also says that polluting companies would initially meet ...
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Drumbeat: August 4, 2009
The Oil Drum - Discussions about Energy and Our Future — ... South Africa: Rich nations must pay for climate change PRETORIA, South Africa – South Africa says it and other developing countries won't consider the next round of climate change talks successful unless rich nations pay up. South African officials meeting Tuesday to discuss strategy ahead of the December climate change talks in Copenhagen said at least 1 percent of global GDP should be set aside by rich nations. Climate bill to raise costs 20%, EPA says WASHINGTON - Electricity prices would rise 20 percent by 2030 ...

Drumbeat: August 4, 2009
The Oil Drum - Discussions about Energy and Our Future — ... South Africa: Rich nations must pay for climate change PRETORIA, South Africa – South Africa says it and other developing countries won't consider the next round of climate change talks successful unless rich nations pay up. South African officials meeting Tuesday to discuss strategy ahead of the December climate change talks in Copenhagen said at least 1 percent of global GDP should be set aside by rich nations. Climate bill to raise costs 20%, EPA says WASHINGTON - Electricity prices would rise 20 percent by 2030 ...

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