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Carbon Offsets VS. Carbon Allowances

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This video explains the difference between carbon permits and carbon credits, what they represent and the different market systems in which they are traded. This content was created in collaboration with supporters Net Zero Markets, ACX and EEX Group.  

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Karen Norton has a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the metals industry. She dedicated 11 years as an analyst at the globally acclaimed

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