EU launches attempt to deliver shipping emissions trading scheme

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Consultation to set out series of market-based solutions for tackling bloc's shipping emissions

The EU is asking for views on how best to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping in a move that could pave the way for the sector to follow aviation into the bloc's carbon trading scheme. A consultation...

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