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Feds’ zero emissions plan a good first step, but getting there will be an enormous challenge

The federal government has committed more than $100-billion to pay businesses and consumers to cooperate, with $9.1-billion more added in the new report. But it remains to be seen to what extent these subsidies will be tapped by industry or consumers.

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BY DAVID CRANE
April 4, 2022

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | April 4, 2022

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Feds’ zero emissions plan a good first step, but getting there will be an enormous challenge

The federal government has committed more than $100-billion to pay businesses and consumers to cooperate, with $9.1-billion more added in the new report. But it remains to be seen to what extent these subsidies will be tapped by industry or consumers.

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