India ups ante in aviation emissions trade war

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Environment minister slams 'unacceptable' EU efforts to impose carbon levy on flights

The international row over the EU's decision to include aviation emissions in its cap-and-trade scheme escalated further this week, after senior Indian officials warned that the bloc's stance could undermine...

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