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European Union Emissions Trading System

First large greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme in the world


European Union Emissions Trading System
European Union Emissions Trading System

The European Union Emissions Trading System is a carbon emission trading scheme which began in 2005 and is intended to lower greenhouse gas emissions by the European Union countries. Cap and trade schemes limit emissions of specified pollutants over an area and allow companies to trade emissions rights within that area. The EU ETS covers around 45% of the EU's greenhouse gas emissions.

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