Government unveils proposals to expand UK Emissions Trading Scheme

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Parc Adfer energy from waste facility in Deeside | Credit: Enfinium
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Parc Adfer energy from waste facility in Deeside | Credit: Enfinium

Consultations seek views on integrating energy from waste plants, carbon removals, and woodland projects into UK carbon pricing regime

Energy from waste plants, engineered carbon removal facilities, and nature-based projects could all be folded into the scope of the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) under plans published for consultation...

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