The European Commission has traversed an important milestone towards emissions trading by approving eight national allocation plans for carbon dioxide emission allowances. While the plans of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Sweden were cleared without any alterations, those of Austria, Germany and the UK were approved subject to some changes being made. Written warnings were sent to Greece and Italy for not submitting their plans.
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