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Talks on curbing maritime carbon emissions have been ongoing for years (Photo: albir)

EU steps up pressure for maritime emissions deal

EU member states have stepped up pressure for an international agreement to curb emissions from the maritime and aviation sectors, stressing that a system of carbon pricing for ships and planes would help capitalise a $100 billion climate fund.

EU finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday (17 May) said securing the $100 billion per year by 2020 would be "challenging but feasible", after developed countries signed up to the commitment at international climate talks in Cancun, Me...

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Talks on curbing maritime carbon emissions have been ongoing for years (Photo: albir)

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