Press Release: UK announces plans on the EU emissions trading scheme

The UK Government, on 27 October 2004, announced its proposals on the total number of greenhouse gas emission allowances to be allocated to UK industry as part of the first phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.

• Primary Source

United Kingdom: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/trading/eu/index.htm

United Kingdom: Department of Trade and Industry: Energy Group: The EU greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/business-sectors/green-economy

United Kingdom: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: EU Emissions Trading Scheme announcement on the revised UK cap, 27.10.04: Questions and Answers http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/climatechange/trading/eu/nap/pdf/napcapqa-0410.pdf

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