Skip to main content

Multi-pronged tack expected for US carbon cuts

Cap-and-trade to continue as part of portfolio of emission reduction tools for states and regions; scheme co-operation expected

US carbon market

The US is likely to move forward with a piecemeal approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to speakers at the US-China Carbon Finance Cooperation and Development Conference in New York yesterday.

“Cap-and-trade is alive in the US and will continue to move forward,” said Jonathan Schrag, executive director of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the first mandatory

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Want to know what’s included in our free membership? Click here

Show password
Hide password

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here