Airlines face emissions charges in EU airspace only, Commission confirms

Will Nichols
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Green groups annoyed by reduced ambition of climate policy that leaves some two-thirds of emissions unaccounted for

Airlines will only face emissions charges for emissions produced within the EU's regional airspace, according to Commission proposals published yesterday. The statement confirms the deal struck at last...

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