EU carbon price plunges to record low as focus returns to Greece

Jessica Shankleman
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Analysts forecast poor outlook for third quarter after benchmark carbon price drops to €11.05

Carbon prices on the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) fell to a fresh low yesterday as the market continued to be weighed down by the Greek debt crisis. Benchmark EU Allowances (EUAs) hit a 29-month...

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