Carbon Taxes > Shipping industry not convinced about market measures to cut CO2, says spokesman

Shipping industry not convinced about market measures to cut CO2, says spokesman

Published 16:42 on June 8, 2016  /  Last updated at 16:42 on June 8, 2016  / Ben Garside /  Carbon Taxes, Climate Talks, International, Shipping

Market-based measures to tackle shipping CO2 emissions are “highly controversial” and the majority of the maritime industry remains unconvinced that they work or deliver genuine emission reductions, according to a senior lobbyist from the sector.
Market-based measures to tackle shipping CO2 emissions are “highly controversial” and the majority of the maritime industry remains unconvinced that they work or deliver genuine emission reductions, according to a senior lobbyist from the sector.


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