EU law to impose carbon cost on all airlines
China Daily | Updated: 2011-12-23 08:07
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International carriers, including those based in the United States and Asia, are protesting against the measure. Experts say the costs will likely be passed on to passengers. Jerome Favre / Bloomberg |
LUXEMBOURG / BRUSSELS, - Europe's highest court gave unreserved backing on Wednesday to a European Union (EU) law to charge airlines for carbon emissions on flights to and from Europe, a decision likely to escalate tension with trading partners, especially the United States.
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