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Emissions Trading

  • Emissions Trading

    Learn the basics of emissions trading, what it is, how it works, and why it works. Then delve into existing emissions trading programs, the results of these programs, and best practices for practitioners.

Emissions trading programs are an effective and flexible approach to reducing emissions and addressing human health and environmental problems caused by air pollution.

Basics

  • What Is Emissions Trading?
  • How Do Trading Programs Work?
  • Why Do Trading Programs Work?

Programs & Results

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  • Results

For Practitioners

  • Key Terms
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    • Rate-Based Trading

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Environmental Concerns Addressed by EPA's Trading Programs:
  • Sulfur Dioxide
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Ozone Pollution
  • Acid Rain
  • Particle Pollution

Environmental Monitoring:

  • CASTNET
  • Surface Water Monitoring (TIME/LTM)

Emissions Monitoring:

  • How to Monitor Emissions
  • Emissions Data Collected
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