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Emissions
Carbon Reduction Commitment
While the most energy-hungry industries in Britain face restrictions on their carbon emissions through the European Emissions Trading Scheme, other organisations are also now facing new curbs on their climate change impacts.
Emissions and emissions trading
Every year, the UK emits around 652.3 million tonnes a year of gases linked to enhanced climate change, according to the latest data available from the government (for 2006).
Emissions trading scheme (ETS)
The European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is the main driver for industry in the UK to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, and operates as a "cap and trade" system.
Carbon Capture and Storage
Europe may be phasing out the use of fossil fuels, but with dire warnings about climate change, it may not be fast enough. Carbon capture and storage technology could offer an answer - if it ever works.
