Australian: THE Rudd Government hopes to soften the blow of its emissions trading scheme with a $1.4 billion compensation package over five years. The scheme aims to assist businesses and community organisations to invest in energy-efficiency projects and low-emission technologies. Kevin Rudd will unveil the carbon pollution reduction scheme in Canberra today, committing Australia to cuts in greenhouse gas emissions of between 5 and 25 per cent by 2020, The Australian reports. The …