Shipping emissions levy delayed but goals for greenhouse gas cuts agreed
by Fiona Harvey Environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#6CSCZ)
International Maritime Organization agreement is inadequate to decarbonise sector, say campaigners
Attempts to impose a levy on greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, in order to fund climate action, have been delayed but not extinguished at the conclusion of talks among 175 governments.
Greenhouse gas reduction goals for international shipping were agreed, in a toughening of previous targets, but were criticised as inadequate by campaigners.
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