Science suggests two different hypothesis -- one, that the Kyoto Protocols are feasible, another that they are not. Democrats, in defiance of an unpopular president who is largely viewed as sympathetic to big business interests and hostile to the environment; wish to pass more stringent mandatory requirements, as they are proud their new legislative majority. Industry analysts say these standards are impossible to meet. Environmental lobbying groups with a different political agenda challenge industry scientists. Much of the technology used to cut emissions is in an experimental stage, and it is uncertain if it is economically feasible or even effective. The report also suggests consumers purchase more hybrid cars, but consumer concern for fuel efficiency seems to be waning rather than increasing, unlike the presence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Congress can limit consumer choice, but this, along with other suggestions such as increased use of nuclear power, is a controversial prospect. Increasing consumer investments such as tax breaks and hybrid vehicles to engage in environmental...

Also, using tax incentives for utility companies that are actively researching and deploying conservation technology might be another way to create improved compliance. But whether these incentives will truly produce enough of a behavior modification remains unclear, and as scientists continue to debate how much of global warming is human-generated and thus alterable, the ability of incentives to influence supply and demand in a meaningful way that will impact the environment remains murky.
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