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  • China launches world's largest emissions trading scheme

    19 December 2017

    China has announced the long-awaited launch of its national emissions trading scheme (ETS), which will immediately become the largest of its type in the world, according to analysts.

  • EU ETS reforms 'to boost investment in clean energy'

    15 July 2015

    Proposals to extend and reform the EU emissions trading system (ETS) were launched today as part of a package of measures that officials hope will boost carbon prices and encourage investment in clean energy.

  • UK's early end to onshore wind subsidies could cost £900m/year

    30 June 2015

    The UK government's recent decision to end subsidies for new onshore wind energy farms from 1 April 2016 – a year earlier than originally announced – could cost about £900 million ($1.4 billion) a year, an influential advisory body has warned.

  • Getting real about carbon capture

    22 June 2015

    Carbon capture and storage has a vital role to play in European efforts to combat climate change, says Chris Davies MEP. But the technology needs urgent political and financial support.