UN crackdown to force up price of carbon credits

James S Murray
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Analyst firm predicts attempt to ensure all projects issuing carbon credits are "additional" will curb supply and force up prices

Attempts by the UN to restore confidence in its beleaguered Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) carbon offsetting scheme will drive up the cost of carbon credits, according to a new report released today....

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