Northeast Pushes Regional Greenhouse Gas Controls Despite National Concerns

In an effort to quickly move forward with a Northeast plan to crack down on greenhouse gases, the region's states will likely put off a decision on how to offset a potential increase in carbon dioxide emissions in other parts of the country resulting from the regional controls. State officials have long been concerned that power companies might decide to produce more electricity in areas that are not subject to the Northeast program, creating what is referred to as emissions...