P735 CJEFAX 735 Thu 28 Oct 21:11/08 1/4 Jan Ziff on US President Clinton's plan to reduce global warming: Mr Clinton's package goes some way to address an issue which played an major role in his election campaign But it does not amount to a radical attack on global warming. Mr Clinton says his goal is to reduce US emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to l990 levels by the year 2000. Read Hear 710 Community 720 Religion 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP735 CEEFAX 735 Thu 28 Oct 21:11/12 2/4 Jan Ziff on US President Clinton's plan to reduce global warming: Because the plan relies on voluntary co-operation by business and industry to undjrtakj energy efficient measures, many think the plan does not go far enough. Mr Clinton said that global warming was a threat to America's health, economy and ecology and announced his measures with a flourish: He said it was arguably "the most aggressive and the most specific first step that any nation on this planet has taken". Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP735 CEEFAX 735 Thu 28 Oct 21:14/31 3/4 Jan Ziff on US President Clinton's plan to reduce global warming: Many critics say the new plan does nothing to encourage car manufacturers to build vehicles with greater fuel efficiency. That would have taken the US a long way to its emission target. The plan includes asking Congress to change tax laws to require some employers who provide employee parking to provide a cash subsidy to those using alternative transportation to get to work. Read Hear 710 Community 720 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP735 CJEFAX 735 Thu 28 Oct 21:11/49 4/4 Jan Ziff on US President Clinton's plan to reduce global warming: New regulations propose a change of standards for household appliances and restrictions on methane emissions from landfills. The administration also wants to bolster govjrnmjnt programmer to help companies switch to more efficient lighting. And it will encourage businesses to reassess their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and upgrade them for energy efficiency within sjvjn years. Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion