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Carbon Dioxide Riches Disappear – Canada Free Press

August 31st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Canada Free Press Carbon Dioxide Riches Disappear Canada Free Press This is likely due to the complete market free-fall of their only product…carbon emissions.” In May and June 2008, the carbon credits were trading at $5.58 … Leading article: Three degrees is at least one too many Independent all 9 news articles

UN board could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market – Philippine Star

August 23rd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

UN board could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market Philippine Star “The evidence is overwhelming that manufacturers are creating excess HFC-23 simply to destroy it and earn carbon credits ,” said Mark Roberts of the … and more

Environmentalists Claim UN Board Supporting Scam – RedOrbit

August 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Environmentalists Claim UN Board Supporting Scam RedOrbit “The evidence is overwhelming that manufacturers are creating excess HFC-23 simply to destroy it and earn carbon credits ,” Mark Roberts of the Environmental … and more

Electric Car faces ideology, market issues – Lansdale Reporter

August 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Electric Car faces ideology, market issues Lansdale Reporter … climate change is a scam perpetrated by hipster hucksters like Al Gore who want you to pay billions for his spun out of thin air carbon credits . …

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UN board could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market – Sify

August 21st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

UN board could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market Sify “The evidence is overwhelming that manufacturers are creating excess HFC-23 simply to destroy it and earn carbon credits ,” said Mark Roberts of the …

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UN board could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market – The Associated Press

August 21st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

UN board could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market The Associated Press “The evidence is overwhelming that manufacturers are creating excess HFC-23 simply to destroy it and earn carbon credits ,” said Mark Roberts of the … and more

UN board to investigate complaints, could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market – The Canadian Press

August 20th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

UN board to investigate complaints, could rein in $2.7 billion carbon market The Canadian Press “The evidence is overwhelming that manufacturers are creating excess HFC-23 simply to destroy it and earn carbon credits ,” said Mark Roberts of the …

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The Triple Bottom Line: The Progressive Push for the ‘Phoenix Economy’ – Big Government (blog)

August 16th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

The Triple Bottom Line: The Progressive Push for the 'Phoenix Economy' Big Government (blog) Wall Street wants carbon credits and venture capital money in smart devices and government “investment” in green tech as a means to recoup their venture …

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Kansas Securities Commissioner warns of investor traps – Winfield Daily Courier Online

August 11th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Kansas Securities Commissioner warns of investor traps Winfield Daily Courier Online Scammers often exploit the headlines, whether from the Gulf oil spill or the rising national interest in wind and wave energy, carbon credits and other …

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Business Buzz: Opportunities await at job fair – FayObserver.com

August 8th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Business Buzz: Opportunities await at job fair FayObserver.com Scammers exploit headlines to cash in on unsuspecting investors, whether from investments related to the Gulf clean-up or “clean” energy and carbon credits . …

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Fraudulent green investments should be met with healthy skepticism – San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription)

August 6th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.

Fraudulent green investments should be met with healthy skepticism San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription) … interest in environmental innovations tied to clean energy, such as wind energy, wave energy, carbon credits and other alternative energy financing. …

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Ever Heard Of A ‘Cotton Candy’ Scheme? – WYFF Greenville

August 5th, 2010. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.

Ever Heard Of A 'Cotton Candy' Scheme? WYFF Greenville … carbon credits and other alternative energy financing. Gold and Precious Metals. High gold prices have trapped some investors in gold bullion scams in … and more

Investment Schemes To Avoid – The Enterprise Ledger

August 4th, 2010. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.

Investment Schemes To Avoid The Enterprise Ledger … carbon credits and other alternative energy financing. Gold and Precious Metals. High gold prices have trapped some investors in gold bullion scams in …

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Commission Identifies Top Investor Traps – Canada Views

August 3rd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Commission Identifies Top Investor Traps Canada Views … from oil spill clean-ups to environmental innovations tied to “clean” energy, such as wind energy, wave energy, carbon credits and other alternative … and more

The top ten investor traps – KTNV Las Vegas

August 2nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

The top ten investor traps KTNV Las Vegas … interest in environmental innovations tied to “clean” energy, such as wind energy, wave energy, carbon credits and other alternative energy financing. …

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As Exxon continues climate denial crusade, Raw Story fighting back – Raw Story

July 19th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Raw Story As Exxon continues climate denial crusade, Raw Story fighting back Raw Story Should be an eye opener to anyone buying into the CON of Cap and Trade , “Carbon Credits,” which in reality is a TAX on the air you exhale. seriously, … and more

On energy and the progressive plans for “cap and tax” – Huntsville Item

July 5th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

On energy and the progressive plans for “cap and tax” Huntsville Item Then, the federal government will make the decision and assign the number of carbon credits received by each of those entities, using a scale determined by … and more

Buyers beware: Brigands and organized criminals threaten the global carbon market – Stabroek News

June 27th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.

Buyers beware: Brigands and organized criminals threaten the global carbon market Stabroek News These refer to those frauds/ scams in which con artists and bogus firms sell carbon credits to businesses that need them in order to comply with regulatory …

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Newspaper retracts "climategate" story, months too late – Salon

June 26th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Newspaper retracts “climategate” story, months too late Salon … be made trading ” carbon credits “; now they regret the error. Gore's scam is not amusing. A correction like this only emboldens the true believers. Meh. …

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Conservatives on the rise? – Washington Post (blog)

June 25th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Conservatives on the rise? Washington Post (blog) And will she accept carbon credits in lieu of cash? The National Enquirer broke the story, just like they did with John Edwards, and before that Jesse … and more

Al Gore in enough hot water to melt an ice cap – Boston Herald

June 24th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Al Gore in enough hot water to melt an ice cap Boston Herald And will she accept carbon credits in lieu of cash? The National Enquirer broke the story, just like they did with John Edwards, and before that Jesse … and more

Report–Obama, BP, others engaged in algae scam in the Gulf – Examiner.com

June 23rd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Examiner.com Report–Obama, BP, others engaged in algae scam in the Gulf Examiner.com … who are invested in corporations that stand to earn multi-billions of dollars from pushing the outright scam called 'the purchase of carbon credits . …

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Group: Climate bill could mean 540000 new jobs per year – Raw Story

June 15th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Group: Climate bill could mean 540000 new jobs per year Raw Story At the same time the corporations can just buy up all the carbon credits they need and not worry about their pollution. What a farce. … and more

On value added taxes and the European-style government – Huntsville Item

May 28th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

On value added taxes and the European-style government Huntsville Item If it is also coupled with the thinly disguised criminal enterprise being put together to buy and sell “ carbon credits ” through the Chicago Carbon Exchange, … and more

Greenies: the Red, the Dumb and the Angry – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

May 21st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Greenies: the Red, the Dumb and the Angry Telegraph.co.uk (blog) An Indian financier said India will be a main source of carbon credits . Examples: Families will get them, 4 cows = 1 credit. (I don't know what the families …

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“Deniers” Meet and the Media Ignores Them…Again – Canada Free Press

May 18th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

“Deniers” Meet and the Media Ignores Them…Again Canada Free Press It will, however, create the buying and selling of utterly bogus “ carbon credits ” to enrich utilities and those involved in the exchanges based on the … and more

Tax the super-rich to fund renewables – Green Left Weekly

May 16th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Tax the super-rich to fund renewables Green Left Weekly The proposed CPRS was unlikely to meet even this tiny goal because it legalised a scam whereby companies could buy carbon credits for emission cuts made … and more

Glenn Beck vs. Maurice Strong, Taking ‘Crime Inc.’ Global – Right Pundits

May 12th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Glenn Beck vs. Maurice Strong, Taking 'Crime Inc.' Global Right Pundits Much of this is centered around the CCX, Chicago Climate Exchange, the market which would deal in the 'Cap & Trade' carbon credits . Seen as a scam , … and more

Scots accountant held in £156m fraud probe after customs swoop – Scottish Daily Record

May 9th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.

Scots accountant held in £156m fraud probe after customs swoop Scottish Daily Record The German-led probe is into suspected cross-border fraudulent trading of carbon credits and involves $239million – around £156million – of VAT fraud. …

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Africa: Redd – Seeing the Forest for the Trees – AllAfrica.com

April 29th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Africa: Redd – Seeing the Forest for the Trees AllAfrica.com But the incentive for African states to receive funding via carbon credits by establishing 'farming forests' is certainly compelling from a financial and …

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It’s your call, April 28, 2010 – St. Joseph News-Press

April 28th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

It's your call, April 28, 2010 St. Joseph News-Press … House are involved with the Chicago climate exchange, which sells carbon credits . It looks like they all are going to get even richer. What a scam . … and more

‘Too many sceptics in BBC’s climate change reporting’ says ‘independent’ ‘expert’ – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

April 24th, 2010. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.

'Too many sceptics in BBC's climate change reporting' says 'independent' 'expert' Telegraph.co.uk (blog) That the BBC is deeply involved in climate scams is common knowledge. Their pension fund is heavily invested in carbon credits schemes. …

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Walking Tour of San Francisco Protests: Political tourism in the Age of Obama – Pajamas Media (blog)

April 23rd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Pajamas Media (blog) Walking Tour of San Francisco Protests: Political tourism in the Age of Obama Pajamas Media (blog) Unfortunately, carbon credits can be created through offset projects which supposedly reduce emissions in developing countries so that the companies or … and more

How does company’s environmental record affect your decisions? – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

April 22nd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

How does company's environmental record affect your decisions? Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) I saw an MSNBC program the other night about “ Carbon Credits .” I couldn't help but think that they are the new “Indulgences.” For those who are unfamiliar …

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Emissions over Europe – Stuff.co.nz (blog)

April 18th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Stuff.co.nz (blog) Emissions over Europe Stuff.co.nz (blog) As to to carbon credits , debits, taxing and trading. Not one politician has said where all that tax money will be put to help the planet. …

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Bluster over allegedly Yale-backed windmills in Maine – Yale Daily News

April 16th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Bluster over allegedly Yale-backed windmills in Maine Yale Daily News … government cost share programs, the wind developer accumulates carbon credits ..Which they can sell to companies who make things that people like me buy. …

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CER-Climate Change Update:EU emissions dip 11.2% – Commodity Online

April 4th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Telegraph.co.uk CER-Climate Change Update:EU emissions dip 11.2% Commodity Online This has resulted in minor gains in price of carbon credits as uncertainty over the market has been remeoved.The preliminary data revealed that carbon … Climate Change Act has the biggest ever bill Telegraph.co.uk all 7 news articles

Climate Change Act has the biggest ever bill – Telegraph.co.uk

April 3rd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Telegraph.co.uk Climate Change Act has the biggest ever bill Telegraph.co.uk What these markets trade is not carbon dioxide itself, but carbon dioxide emissions reductions – either unused carbon credits , or certified ways in which … and more

Debate2010: How far should the next government go to moving Britain to a low … – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

April 1st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Telegraph.co.uk (blog) Debate2010: How far should the next government go to moving Britain to a low … Telegraph.co.uk (blog) Perhaps you'd care to tell us, Mr Lean, how we in the UK – and specifically those in Redcar – benefit from subsidising, through the moronic carbon credits … and more

Another alleged scam unearthed in the carbon markets – Probe International

March 30th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Another alleged scam unearthed in the carbon markets Probe International Carbon markets are again facing allegations of a scam involving the trading of carbon credits . Reuters reports the Australian company WesternField Holdings …

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Oslo to probe all EU carbon permits traded in Norway – Forexyard

March 30th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.

Oslo to probe all EU carbon permits traded in Norway Forexyard … in tax linked to trading in carbon credits . On Monday, Norwegian police told Reuters they had charged five men with money laundering and tax fraud . … and more

Spain police arrest nine in CO2 tax probe – Reuters UK

March 30th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.

Spain police arrest nine in CO2 tax probe Reuters UK … in tax linked to trading in carbon credits . The arrests came after Spanish police announced last week they were investigating alleged tax fraud , … and more

France ditches carbon tax as social protests mount – Telegraph.co.uk

March 23rd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Telegraph.co.uk France ditches carbon tax as social protests mount Telegraph.co.uk Are readers aware, for instance, that their air fares are set to soar in 2012 when all the airlines will be forced to buy ” carbon credits ” to continue … and more

From the comments: Readers discuss how investment in energy savings results in … – Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com (blog)

March 21st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com (blog) From the comments: Readers discuss how investment in energy savings results in … Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com (blog) And if the “evil cap-and-trade ” would ever come in effect, he would be ahead of the game in being able to sell his carbon credits to those who didn't think …

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WWF Mines The Green Gold Rush To The Amazon: Making $60 billion From Fear – Anorak.co.uk (satire)

March 21st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Anorak.co.uk (satire) WWF Mines The Green Gold Rush To The Amazon: Making $60 billion From Fear Anorak.co.uk (satire) Its proposal for carbon credits, tied in with a US “ cap and trade ” system, could provide revenues of up to $4-$5 billion per year for REDD activities. … and more

Guest commentary: Global warming one big snow job – Alexandria Town Talk

March 21st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Guest commentary: Global warming one big snow job Alexandria Town Talk Except for too many, global warming is not science but a religion or an outright scam . Al Gore may yet become a billionaire selling ” carbon credits . … and more

European Carbon Market Scandal Illustrates Insanity – Dakota Voice

March 19th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Environmental Leader European Carbon Market Scandal Illustrates Insanity Dakota Voice These “ carbon credits ” aren't anything that really exists like apples, corn, cell phones or widgets. They don't actually do anything like a vacuum cleaner, … Hungary recycled CERs sale make international waves portfolio.hu EU blocks re-use of offsets, BluexNext to resume Interactive Investor Hungary tracing CER sales as carbon trade stalls-UPDATE 3 Forexyard all 67 news articles

EU clamps down on carbon market fraud – EurActiv

March 18th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.

EU clamps down on carbon market fraud EurActiv Traders used a method known as 'carousel fraud ', whereby carbon credits were bought in one country without having to pay VAT, and sold in another country …

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Cap and trade thievery – Western Farm Press

March 17th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.

Cap and trade thievery Western Farm Press Hackers aside, there are many who contend that trading of carbon credits is itself a massive scam , with potential for an eventual disaster on the scale of …

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Used carbon credits trade create havoc – Commodity Online

March 17th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.

Used carbon credits trade create havoc Commodity Online “Some CERs could easily slip through – this is what we saw with carbon fraud ,” one source said. Trevor Sikorski, analyst with Barclays Capital, … and more