UK carbon market plan would boost emissions price, report says

Jessica Shankleman
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Study by 12 institutions including Oxford University highlights benefits of an early 2017 start to Market Stability Reserve

The European Union could have a higher, more robust and credible carbon price, if countries agree to adopt a fix to the scheme from 2017, rather than 2021, new analysis shows today. EU Member States...

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