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Province Introduces Emissions Tax on Coal; New Energy Conversion Program Part of Manitoba's Climate Change Action

Unlike many people I know, I actually don’t mind paying taxes. The problem I have with taxes is that I don’t agree with how the money is spent by the government. In return for my payment of taxes, I expect peace and health for all world citizens, as I do feel this is our responsibility as a wealthy nation engaged in a global economy.

Panelists -- Fareed Zakaria, Newsweek International Editor; Dr. Chris Somerville, Director of the Carnegie Institution for Science, Department of Plant Biology; Former Rep. Charles W. Stenholm -- discuss the economics and technology of biofuels and other renewable energy sources, as well as clean coal. They also debate energy independence and courses of action on the matter of climate change.

Encouraging more cyclists on to Britain's roads could save the taxpayer more than £520m and fight climate change, according to a government-backed cycling group.

Is the Government using green issues as an excuse for more taxes or is it a real effort to encourage us all to become greener?

The IRS announced in July that the hydrogen-powered Honda FCX fuel cell vehicle became eligible for the Qualified Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Credit program.