Slow steaming: IMO talks edge towards climate goals

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Countries agree on energy efficiency targets but little else, as big decisions on how to curb shipping emissions are once again deferred

Tightened energy efficiency targets and a commitment to further discuss proposed speed reduction rules were the key outcomes of the International Martime Organisation's (IMO) latest round of talks, held...

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