London hails position as carbon trading hub following latest auction

James S Murray
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Minister hails successful first auction of EU carbon allowances for next phase of emission trading scheme

The UK government successfully completed the first auction of carbon allowances for phase III of the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS) yesterday, selling 6.5 million allowances at a clearing price of €6.62...

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