emissioonituruga

Emissioonituruga, often translated as emissions trading or cap-and-trade, is a market-based approach to control pollution. It sets a limit on the total amount of a specific pollutant that can be emitted by a group of sources. Companies are issued or can buy emission allowances, which represent the right to emit a certain amount of the pollutant.

If a company emits less than its allocated allowances, it can sell its surplus allowances to other companies that have exceeded their limits. Conversely, if a company emits more than its allowances, it must purchase additional allowances from the market. This creates a financial incentive for companies to reduce their emissions, as they can profit from doing so or avoid the cost of buying allowances. The overall cap on emissions ensures that the total pollution does not exceed the environmentally determined limit.

The effectiveness of emissioonituruga depends on several factors, including the stringency of the emissions cap, the initial allocation of allowances, and the robustness of the monitoring and verification systems. It has been implemented in various regions and countries to address greenhouse gas emissions, sulfur dioxide, and other pollutants. The goal is to achieve environmental targets at the lowest possible cost to society by allowing market forces to determine the most efficient ways to reduce emissions.