Backloading is a temporary fix, the emissions trading scheme needs bolder reform

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Policy Exchange's Simon Moore makes the case for ambitious carbon market reform based on a demanding 2035 emissions cap

Later today the European Parliament's Environment Committee will attempt to fix Europe's flagship decarbonisation policy, the beleaguered Emissions Trading System. The proposal will see some permits (permission...

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