EU updates plans for next phase of emissions trading scheme

James S Murray
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Commission confirms emissions cap for 2013, but traders want details on plans for carbon credit auctions

The European Commission has released fresh details on how it plans to operate the next phase of the EU's emissions trading scheme (ETS) starting in 2013, although market watchers warned further information...

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