Aviation industry cranks up pressure on Obama over EU carbon law

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President urged to file UN action to combat perceived threat to US sovereignty and jobs

US aviation groups have called on President Obama to start a UN dispute procedure in a bid to stop the EU charging airlines for emissions during flights in and out of its airports. A letter signed by...

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