World Bank to lead global carbon market charge

James S Murray
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Robert Zoellick to announce launch of new fund to help developing nations roll out emissions trading schemes

The World Bank will today formally launch a new multimillion-dollar fund designed to help developing countries deploy carbon market mechanisms to put a price on greenhouse gas emissions. Trailing the...

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