12.09.2014 - Carbon markets gaining momentum in the U.S.
An emerging model for reducing global pollution and promoting renewable energy is quietly gaining traction. Two of the nation's major carbon trading markets have recently held auctions that brought in hundreds of millions of dollars, funding expected to go toward future "clean energy" projects. Last month, the California Air Resources Board announced the results of its latest cap-and-trade allowance auction. CleanTechnica notes the August 18 auction brought in nearly $332 million, money earmarked for the Golden State's funding of "clean energy, emissions reductions, consumer utility bill relief and the state budget."..............................................Full Article: Source
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