Not sure about the emmisions argument, these guys don't think it will make much difference.
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9676&page=369
It would probably be worth taking into account that (as I understand it) this initiative is supposed to have a knock on effect of reducing the...
not really
I would be interested in any evidence or studies you have carried out in this area though. If they are in the public domain of course.
Being a scientist I am sure you wouldn't expect someone to accept a position without the evidence to back it up...