carbon market
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of carbon market
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The European Union on Friday unveils reforms of its carbon market, after fierce wrangling between countries, industry and activists over the pace of the bloc's climate push.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
After Brexit, the UK left the EU's carbon market and launched its own one in 2021, allowing companies to buy and sell carbon credits.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Some forestry projects within the voluntary carbon market have attracted significant criticism in recent years, leading to dramatic drops in demand for carbon credits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2025
The air board’s November vote centers on amendments to the LCFS, a carbon market program that took effect in 2011.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024
The bills include Senate Bill 6058, an attempt to help link Washington’s carbon market with that of California and Quebec.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2024
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