carbon market
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of carbon market
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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The government and industry groups announced in March a plan to help the chemical sector, which includes subsidising power prices and seeking changes to the European Union's flagship carbon market scheme.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 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
Crowfoot highlighted California’s carbon market partnership with Quebec and one with Denmark that yielded groundwater monitoring technology that California uses today, among other examples of international efforts.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025
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 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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