Just to add something constructive along the main line of the thread, I think that so far this is a good first step, and if actually implemented will be more then the liberals ever did. Specifically I think that mandatory emission reduction for vehicles is something we should have done years ago.
On the topic of green, what do you guys think about plasma gasification to reduce/remove landfills, create sludge for roadways (reduction in asphalt), and create electricity? I personally thought it was interesting when I first read about it happening in Florida. Can't find a more reputable news source that doesn't require you to pay, (originally read about it in the Globe and mail) but here's a link to an article on it.
http://www.greengeek.ca/2006/09/11/f...andfill-trash/
I think that things like this would be a good investment for governments to look into, especially in heavily populated regions, specifically Toronto and area which has massive problems with the amount of garbage it produces and where it's going to put it all.
Reduction targets per unit are actually obtainable given our current usage of energy and production of natural resources, but I can't see this being liked by environmental groups as this will not see us get anywhere close to Kyoto as long as we have oil reserves.