"pollution permit system" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pollution permit systems [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pollution permit system (plural pollution permit systems)
  1. 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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