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Japan nuclear crisis drives up the demand for carbon allowances
EU carbon allowances demand increases alongside Japan’s nuclear crisis and Merkel’s decision to suspend deal to extend life of nuclear reactors.
The carbon price in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) climbed more than 5% yesterday reaching a high of €16.65 (£14.40) a tonne during afternoon trading, as the market responds to the nuclear reactor crisis in Japan. In response to the second explosion that occurred at the earthquake hit Fukushima nuclear power plant, the price rose from €15.80 a tonne to €16.10 during morning trading.
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US states accuse polluting power stations of `public nuisance`
Six American states and the city of New York have this week urged the Supreme Court to uphold their right to sue five of the most polluting utilities and force them to reduce carbon emissions, on the grounds their power stations are causing a "public nuisance" by releasing greenhouse gases into the air.
New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced on Monday he had filed a brief ... |
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