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emissions trading

American  
[ih-mish-uhnz trey-ding] / ɪˈmɪʃ ənz ˌtreɪ dɪŋ /

Etymology

Origin of emissions trading

First recorded in 1975–80

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he will meet his EU counterparts at a summit in July to agree deals on food and farm exports, as well as electricity and emissions trading.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

China's new commitments include a pledge to expand its carbon emissions trading scheme to cover all high-emission sectors.

From Barron's Nov. 4, 2025

Steel makers are forced to participate in the EU’s emissions trading scheme to limit carbon-dioxide output.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 13, 2025

Biodiversity credits function similarly to carbon dioxide emissions trading.

From Science Daily Oct. 17, 2023

New European Union rules on emissions trading that will come into force in 2025 will force airlines to track and report their non-C02 emissions.

From Reuters May 31, 2023

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