The effect on our analysis of CO 2 emissions trading allowances rising in price to $20 halfway back to its $39 peak price per ton reached in 2008.

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To describe: The effect on our analysis of CO₂ emissions trading allowances rising in price to $20 halfway back to its $39 peak price per ton reached in 2008.

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