pollution permit systems

A form of pollution permit system — A system aimed at controlling pollution by allocating each firm a certain amount of pollution permits which allows them to pollute up to a certain limit. If firms pollute less, they are able to sell there permits to firms that pollute more hence creating a permits market.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pollution permit system
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