Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Carbon price under EU emissions Trading System hits all-time low


The price of carbon hit a record low in Europe on Monday as the over-supply of emissions permits during the global economic downturn continued to undermine the carbon market.

The price fell below 4.8 euros in early trading, before recovering to above 5 euros by late afternoon.

Carbon permits are a mechanism designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, as companies have to pay to emit C02.

See full Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21133917