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'Cosmetic changes': Green groups slam global deal on shipping emissions

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Environmental groups warn draft plan approved by International Maritime Organisation (IMO) could see shipping emissions rise over next decade

Calls for tougher measures to tackle greenhouse gases from global shipping have been rejected by governments after a week of deliberations held by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) resulted...

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