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Government debuts plan for world's first net zero-aligned Emissions Trading Scheme

Government debuts plan for world's first net zero-aligned Emissions Trading Scheme
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Response to consultation confirms government plans to press ahead with development of post-Brexit UK carbon trading scheme

The government has confirmed plans to deliver the first Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in the world to be aligned with a net zero decarbonisation target. In its official response yesterday to its previous...

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