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EU Taxonomy: Are low carbon aviation and maritime investments really 'green'?

16 January 2024 • 4 min read

EU Taxonomy: Are low carbon aviation and maritime investments really 'green'?

A group of five NGOs have launched legal action against the EU over its decision to classify fossil fuel reliant aviation and shipping projects as 'green' under its new investment taxonomy

Five NGOs have launched a legal challenge against the European Commission over its inclusion of fossil-fuel powered aviation and shipping activities in its green investment taxonomy. Fossielvrij, Protect...

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