08.06.2012 - US steps up opposition to EU aviation carbon law
US politicians 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. Representatives of both parties used a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to condemn the scheme, which US airlines claim violates international treaties, will cost them more than $3bn by the end of the decade, and may force up ticket prices for travellers...............................................Full Article: Source
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