Study on Market for Trading Particulate Emissions in Surat
A recent study shows that the world’s first-ever market for trading particulate matter emissions in Surat, India, helped reduce pollution by 20-30%, particularly in the textile sector.
Findings of the Surat Study
- Plants participating in Surat’s ETS reduced their emissions significantly more than those under conventional regulation.
- The study covered 162 plants, primarily in the textile sector, and showed that the trading market helped them comply with pollution limits more effectively.
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Steps in Surat’s Emissions Trading Scheme
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