The world’s carbon trading schemes mapped (RTCC)

Responding to Climate Change / January 2013

The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme is the reference point for future schemes that could begin in China (the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases), India and the Republic of Korea.

Recently launched carbon trading schemes that have attracted attention include cap and trade in California and the carbon tax in Australia.

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