'In danger of drifting': Does UK shipping decarbonisation policy need a refresh?

Cecilia Keating
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The port of Southampton | Credit: iStock
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The port of Southampton | Credit: iStock

Environment Audit Committee urges next government to deliver updated Clean Maritime Plan within three months of new Parliamentary term setting out clear decarbonisation goals and clean fuel policies

MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) have today called for a refresh of the UK's clean maritime strategy, arguing government policy on reducing emissions from UK shipping is "in danger of drifting"....

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