Carbon leakage

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe transfer of CO₂-intensive industries, and consequently of greenhouse gas emissions and industrial jobs, from countries applying strict emission controls to countries with less stringent environmental regulations.

Synonyms

carbon trading carbon trade carbon emissions trading carbon offsetting carbon tax carbon cost carbon offset green tax cap and trade leakage carbon inset trade diversion

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