US steps up opposition to EU aviation carbon law

Will Nichols
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Brussels vows to stand firm despite Senate hearing highlighting bipartisan opposition to charging airlines for emissions

US politicians yesterday moved to ratchet up the pressure on the EU over charging carriers for carbon emitting during flights in and out of the bloc, although Brussels pledged to stand firm on the regulation....

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