EU plans shipping emissions cap

Carbon dioxide emissions from shipping are thought to be double those of aviation and could rise by as much as 75% in the next 15 to 20 years if world trade continues to grow and no action is taken

While aviation has come under heavy pressure to cap its CO2 output in order to contribute to the battle against climate change (see our LinksDossier on Aviation and Emissions Trading), shipping has thus far been spared any significant cuts as CO2 emissions from ships do not come under the Kyoto Agreement or any proposed European legislation

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