Reuters: Carbon dioxide emissions from businesses included in the European Union’s Emission Trading Scheme rose 0.68 percent in 2007 compared with 2006, the European Commission said on Friday. This confirms an increase in emissions as suggested by preliminary data published on April 2, and implies a shortage of carbon emissions permits in 2008 which could drive up carbon and electricity prices across the 27 member states. The scheme is meant to drive a fight against climate change by …