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US governors picture eco-friendly fuelling stations along western route

This article talks about the attempts of some US governors to create a more eco-friendly environment by setting up more alternative fuelling stations on the freeway from Canada to Mexico. The states involved would subsidize this new business by granting special licenses and eventually some of the stimulus money devoted to the energy development program. The involvement of the government shows how it tries to correct the overallocation towards fossil fuels by subsidizing alternative energy sources.

Carbon emissions creating acidic oceans not seen since dinosaurs

The overconsumption of fossil fuels (market failure) causes the acidification of the ocean. This puts heavy pressure on the marine life which sees its habitat vanishing.

Government to make big savings in running prisons, MPs say

This article talks about the cost management of the British government. It is planning to cut spendings on equipping prisions as it intends to save the money. This decision is quite surprising as the prison population has risen by over 10 000, however extra expenditures have been held down.