Government stimulus package: environmental impact dubious

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The Government is looking for green solutions to the 115 billion dollar hole in the Federal Budget Two components of the “stimulus package” focus on the environment. The government will install free insulation for 2.2 million homes to boost the building sector and cut greenhouse gas emissions. They’ve also encouraged households to invest in a solar hot water system by doubling the rebate to $1000. But are these individually focused solutions enough?

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