China’s emissions trading takes steps towards big ambitions

China’s emissions trading takes steps towards big ambitions

China’s emissions trading takes steps towards big ambitions, Published online: 03 April 2018; doi:10.1038/s41558-018-0130-0

China recently announced its national emissions trading scheme, advancing market-based approaches to cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Its evolution over coming years will determine whether it becomes an effective part of China’s portfolio of climate policies.