1. ACCOUNTING:
Adding up the tax consequences of climate change -- a growth area

The federal tax code always has been used to drive policy, and climate change is its newest darling. As Congress increasingly focuses on tax statutes to address global warming, companies ranging from shoe manufacturers to retail stores are turning to tax advisers to navigate the labyrinth of options, and one of the big four accounting firms, KPMG LLP, has opened a practice devoted to helping businesses find answers to tax questions involving climate and energy. Go to story #1