China launched a nationwide carbon-trading scheme Tuesday, solidifying the country’s role as an emerging leader in the fight against climate change. “I think that’s a good thing — it means they’re intent on getting it right.”An emissions trading scheme is, essentially, a market-based incentive system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It involves setting a limit on total carbon emissions, and then — within that limit — allowing polluting companies to buy “carbon credits” from their less-polluting counterparts, thereby imposing a financial burden on the polluters and granting rewards to cleaner entities. 24 jerseys now hang near Chick Hearn’s ceremonial jersey CAPTION State officials have warned against building homes within 500 feet of freeways. At least three people were killed An Amtrak train on a new rail route derailed off a bridge in Washington state.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 19, 2017 15:00 UTC