Emission Trading Scheme
/ɪˈmɪʃən ˈtrædɪŋ skiːm/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulatory system that sets a cap on total emissions and allows entities to buy or sell emission allowances to meet environmental targets.
The government introduced an emission trading scheme to reduce industrial carbon output efficiently.
Forms
- emission trading scheme
- emission trading schemes
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as ETS, this term plays a central role in environmental law by combining regulatory limits with market mechanisms to control pollution.
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