UK accused of ignoring obligations on aviation emissions

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NGOs say others also in breach of 1998 convention by failing to disclose details on policies

The UK and other EU governments are in breach of international obligations by failing to be open about their policies to tackle emissions from aviation, a coalition of NGOs has said. The group is lodging...

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