A Sept. 16 editorial on NewsOK, a website sponsored by The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City), begins:

RCAP finds this concept very interesting. We know it would probably never be accepted in the United States, but it's an interesting thing to ponder nevertheless.

Suez Environnement (SEV), the second- biggest waste and water utility, will begin charging residents of the northern French city of Dunkirk variable water rates that depend on income, size of household and usage.