US firms hint regulatory uncertainty will not derail green plans

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Survey of leading businesses reveals desire for cost reductions means environmental programmes will continue even if climate bill falters

The failure to pass new climate change legislation will not halt climate change initiatives currently underway at many leading US firms, according to a new report from the Climate Registry emission reporting...

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