The EU cap-and-trade scheme for CO2 emissions will begin on 1 January 2005. Its success or failure will determine the EU's ability to meet its emissions target under the Kyoto treaty and the prospect of using markets for addressing global environmental problems. But more efforts should be devoted to ensuring the nascent CO2 market develops into a well-functioning one.

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Articles by Stephen Boucher :

• Clinton, Obama, McCain - Europe's Best Hope for Fighting Climate Change
• France's EU policy elite still ponders consulting the voters
• Citizens need to participate, too
• Quack remedies for an imaginary ailment
• Power to the People