'The geopolitical and economic context has changed': EU confirms major carbon market shake-up

James Murray
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European Commission sets out plan to ease carbon costs for industry and unveils Electrification Action Plan - but campaigners fear reforms could slow pace of decarbonisation

The European Commission has today confirmed plans for controversial reforms to the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) that promise to curb the cost of carbon allowances for heavy emitters, while ramping...

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