B. 39 – 42 題             Carbon rights refer to the legal rights associated with the ownership, management, and use ofcarbon resources. These rights are becoming increasingly important as the world grapples withclimate change, and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes more urgent.             Carbon rightsare also an important tool for addressing the economic, social, and environmental challengesassociated with climate change.Carbon rights are based on the principle that carbon emissions have an impact on the climateand the environment. As such, those who emit carbon should bear the costs of their emissions. Thisprinciple is embodied in the concept of carbon pricing, which involves putting a price on carbonemissions in order to encourage businesses and individuals to reduce their emissions.             There are two main types of carbon rights: ownership rights and usage rights. Ownership rightsrefer to the right to own and control carbon resources, such as oil, gas, and coal. These rights are oftenheld by companies or governments, and can be bought and sold like other commodities. Usage rightsrefer to the right to use carbon resources, such as the right to emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.These rights are often granted through permits or allowances, and can be traded on carbon markets.             Carbon rights can have a significant impact on the economy and the environment. By putting aprice on carbon emissions, carbon pricing can create incentives for businesses and individuals toreduce their emissions and invest in cleaner technologies. Carbon pricing can also generate revenuefor governments, which can be used to fund climate change mitigation and adaptation measures.            However, there are also concerns about the potential impact of carbon rights on social equity.Carbon pricing can disproportionately affect low-income households and communities, who may nothave the resources to invest in cleaner technologies. There is also a risk that carbon markets couldlead to speculation and market manipulation, which could undermine the effectiveness of carbonpricing.           To address these concerns, it is important to design carbon pricing policies and carbon marketsin a way that takes social equity and environmental sustainability into account. This can be done byimplementing measures such as revenue recycling, which involves using the revenue generated bycarbon pricing to fund programs that benefit low-income households and communities.
【題組】39. What is the principle behind carbon rights?
(A) Those who emit carbon should be rewarded for their emissions.
(B) Those who emit carbon should not bear the costs of their emissions.
(C) Those who emit carbon should bear the costs of their emissions.
(D) Those who emit carbon should be punished for their emissions.