Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure
by Fiona Harvey Environment editor from on (#70TYY)
Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics
Under intense pressure from Donald Trump's government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate.
US officials were accused of bullying" and intimidation", as nations met in London for what should have been the rubber-stamping of a decision made months ago to place a small levy on the greenhouse gases from global shipping.
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