der Emissionshandel
Translation
emissions trading, carbon trading
Examples
Der Emissionshandel soll den CO2-Ausstoß reduzieren.
Emissions trading is intended to reduce CO2 emissions.
Die EU hat ein System für den Emissionshandel.
The EU has a system for emissions trading.
Grammar Patterns
der Emissionshandel emissions trading Emissions trading is an instrument of climate policy.
Similar Words
Klimaschutz (climate protection), Umweltpolitik (environmental policy)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Emission' (emission) + 's' (linking element) + 'Handel' (trade, commerce). Literally 'emission trade'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'emission' + 'handle'. You are 'handling' or trading emissions.