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What are "carbon credits"?

A. Permits allowing a country or organization to emit a specific amount of greenhouse gases
B. Subsidies for renewable energy projects
C. Funds for afforestation programs
D. Taxes imposed on industries for carbon emissions

Explanation:

Carbon credits are permits allowing specific greenhouse gas emissions. They are not subsidies, funds, or taxes but a market-based mechanism for emission control.