A country that has met and exceeded its target emissions goals can sell 'credits' to countries that have not yet met their targets. This is specifically known as ______.
A) market-based mechanisms
B) emissions trading
C) clean development mechanisms
D) stabilization wedges

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Emissions trading, also known as cap and trade, allows countries or entities that have reduced their emissions beyond their targets to sell the excess reductions as credits to others that have not met their emissions targets. This system incentivizes the reduction of emissions in a cost-effective manner across different sectors and countries.

A Country That Has Met and Exceeded Its Target Emissions