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EU carbon price hits record above 50 euros per tonne

European Union carbon permit prices climbed above 50 euros a tonne on Tuesday for the first time, bolstered by tougher EU climate policies and strong demand from investors.

The EU carbon market is the bloc's main tool for curbing greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, forcing power plants, industry and airlines running flights within Europe to buy permits when they pollute.

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