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Raajoitusrajoitus, also known as "limiting regulation" or "cap-and-trade," is an environmental policy mechanism designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by setting a limit on the total amount of emissions that can be produced within a specific timeframe. This limit is often referred to as the "cap." The cap is typically set at a level that is expected to achieve a specific environmental goal, such as reducing emissions to a level that would limit global warming to a certain temperature increase.

The cap-and-trade system operates through the issuance of emission allowances, which are tradable permits that represent the right to emit a certain amount of greenhouse gases. Companies and other entities that emit greenhouse gases must obtain these allowances to comply with the regulations. If a company's emissions exceed its allowances, it may face penalties or be required to purchase additional allowances from other entities that have excess allowances.

The primary advantage of raajoitusrajoitus is its flexibility and market-based approach, which can incentivize innovation and efficiency in reducing emissions. It also allows for a gradual reduction in emissions over time, as the cap is periodically adjusted downward. However, critics argue that the system can be complex and costly to implement, and that it may not be effective in achieving significant emission reductions without additional policy measures.

Raajoitusrajoitus has been implemented in various forms in different countries and regions around the world. For example, the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) is a well-known example of a cap-and-trade system designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy and industrial sectors. The system has been in operation since 2005 and has been expanded to include other sectors, such as aviation and shipping.