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The article reports on Chinese president Xi Jinping's September 2015 announcement of plans for a Chinese national emissions-trading system to limit greenhouse-gas production. The plan is related to a 2014 climate change agreement between the U.S. and China. Details on other joint environmental plans by China and the U.S. are presented. It is suggested that the cap-and-trade program could contribute to the development of a global climate pact ahead of United Nations (UN) climate talks in December 2015.

The article reports on the deforestation issues which will be discussed at the global carbon emission control forum. According to the report, European companies seek to offset their greenhouse-gas emissions under the Kyoto Protocol for it is generating billions of dollars into clean-energy projects in the developing world. However, the policy does not include funds to prevent deforestation, which is responsible for some 20% of global carbon emissions. Environmental experts ensures that deforestation will be part of the meeting's agenda as the international negotiators of United Nations will be gathered for climate change in Bali, Indonesia.

The article focuses on the effectiveness of carbon offsetting in protecting the environment against green house gas emissions. Offsetting is being increasingly accepted by the businesses and the money collected is used to buy credits in the emission market and this money will be invested on renewable energy technology sources in developing countries. The article also presents that reduction of energy consumption along with voluntary measures can result in effective carbon offsetting.

In this article, the author mentions that China should upgrade its climate policy from reducing carbon intensity to setting a long-term cap on total emissions. Topics discussed include carbon dioxide mitigation, plans of the U.S. to cut carbon pollution from power plants and carbon emissions in China. It mentions that China should delink the relation between economic growth and emissions.

A letter to the editor in response to an article in the previous issue of the journal on carbon emission policy of the Chinese government is presented.

The author reflects on the progress of the emissions trading scheme in China. He cites the implementation of seven trading trials of the scheme in the country that covers around one-third of energy use, however, he also mentions the challenges and issues associated with the program due to several questions pertaining to its energy use and carbon emission calculation. However, the author asserts that the country will be able develop a reliable system for the program to ensure its success.

The author reflects on the testimony of Al Gore on climate change in the United States Congress. Gore's recommendations include reducing the emission levels, carbon tax, ban on incandescent light bulbs and new coal plants, corporate disclosure of carbon emissions and mileage standards for cars. The author also discusses the duties of politicians on climate change policy.

The article presents a chart for the European Carbon Index for the months of December 2006 and January 2007. The recent steep fall of carbon emission allowances and the second phase of carbon trading for the period 2008 to 2012 are discussed in the article. The reasons for the downward market trend including lower gas prices, fewer restrictions on carbon emissions reduction credits and other environmental issues are presented.

The article discusses the practice of carbon offsetting, which allows people to support climate-friendly projects anywhere the world. Details of carbon offsetting schemes and emissions trading are presented. Organizations like Carbon Neutral Company and Atmosfair sell credits to the people for their carbon offsetting efforts. The article, however, stresses on the need for proper regulation and accreditation for the success of offsetting.

The article reports on the nations meeting to negotiate a successor to the Kyoto Protocol in Montreal, Quebec. Europe's market in carbon dioxide moved back from the last minute deal. The agreement would provide extra security for banks, companies and investors who own the options. There has been speculation that the European Union might take aviation subject to emissions trading.

Comments on the desired framework for the successor to the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. Reaction of the Protocol's supporters to the pronouncement of British Prime Minister Tony Blair stressing the role of technology development in cutting emissions; Recommendation for developing countries like China and India to take action under the Protocol; Challenges with the existing carbon-trading system.