'Monumental': China launches national emissions trading system

Michael Holder
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Carbon market will initially cover China's energy sector before expanding over the coming years, but it is still not yet know when trading will actually begin

China has today announced further details of its forthcoming national emissions trading scheme (ETS), revealing the rollout will start in the energy sector before full implementation from 2020 onwards....

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