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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Clean Air Markets Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Market-based regulatory programs designed by the EPA, with information for consumers and industry cap-and-trade policies, Clean Air Act, and other government-sponsored efforts to reduce air pollution.
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Article
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Cap and Trade Is Major Feature of Energy Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of cap and trade provisions in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Additionally links to six climate related stories from PBS are provided.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Mercury Emissions: "Cap and Trade" Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explain why mercury is harmful to humans, and discuss how government encourages industries to reduce mercury emissions. Examine the pros and cons of emissions credit trading and discover how the free market can be used to reduce emissions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How greenhouse gas levels can be reduced.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How greenhouse gas levels can be reduced.