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Emissions Trading Resources

Emissions Trading Basics

Emissions trading, sometimes referred to as “cap and trade” or “allowance trading,” is an approach to reducing pollution that has been used successfully to protect human health and the environment. Read about the successes of emissions trading programs.

Emissions Trading Basics

Learn more about emissions trading.

Guidebook and Published Articles

Find more resources about Emissions Trading.

Program Successes

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Successes of the Emissions Trading Programs

Emissions Trading Programs

Learn about the Cross State Air Pollution Rule, and example of an EPA Emissions Trading program.

State-based Emissions Trading Programs: