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March 26, 2008

New England not meeting pollution reduction targets

CONCORD, N.H. -- New England is not on track to meet its targets for global warming pollution reductions, despite a commitment the region made back in 2001.

That's according to a report issued today by a coalition of environmental groups.

The only state to show a drop in emissions was Rhode Island, with a 7 percent drop between 2001 and 2005. Most of that was due to fewer emissions from power production and transportation.

The report says global warming emissions have increased in most sectors of the region's economy, from transportation, electricity generation, and fossil fuel consumption. The report says the region could be in trouble if it doesn't reverse the trend and could see more coastal flooding, damage from more severe storms and other problems.

-- The Associated Press

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 3:15 PM | Permalink

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