China carbon market to launch in 2016 following US emissions deal
Market should mature by 2020, officials say, helping China to peak emissions by 2030 in line with landmark deal
China will start a nationwide carbon market within the next two years as part of a pledge to cap emissions by 2030. The mechanism is due to start in 2016 and rules for trading permits through the cap-and-trade...
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