10.07.2013 - Kazakhstan: Carbon trade scheme fuels divisions in Kazakhstan
Authorities in Kazakhstan are at loggerheads with business executives over a plan to introduce a carbon dioxide trading scheme for companies generating greenhouse gas emissions. The government sees two benefits to the scheme -- a healthier environment and more revenue for state coffers. But leaders of the country's business community, including KazEnergy, a powerful alliance of energy producers, is opposing the plan, arguing that it would stifle economic growth and decrease Kazakh global competitiveness...............................................Full Article: Source
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