The United Nations "cap and trade" system essentially gives certain companies (i.e.,those that have bought carbon credits)the right to pollute the atmosphere with carbon dioxide.

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The United Nations "cap and trade" system is designed to reduce carbon emissions by placing a limit on the amount of carbon that companies can emit. Companies that exceed their limit can purchase carbon credits from other companies that have emissions below their limit. This incentivizes companies to reduce their carbon emissions and allows countries to achieve their emissions reduction targets. However, it does not give companies the right to pollute the atmosphere with carbon dioxide.

The United Nations "Cap and Trade" System Essentially Gives Certain