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Climate Protection through Emissions Trading.

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June 19, 2012

Ever since the economic crisis hit the pace at which German implements its climate protection aims has slowed dramatically. The inducements offered by CO2 certificates are no longer high enough for industry. And that's despite the existance of ideas which can drive climate protection on sustainably.

Modern gas fired power stations are needed to provide a bridging technology as German aims to alter energy policy. But will investments provide the returns?

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