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Radio France Internationale
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Global shipping faces new carbon rules but emissions may keep rising

The maritime sector is under pressure to cut emissions and switch to cleaner fuels. AP - Steve Helber

The global maritime industry has agreed to implement the world’s first international carbon pricing system – a historic milestone in climate action, but one that many experts and activists say lacks sufficient ambition to meet critical climate goals.

The agreement was reached last Friday at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London, after a week of negotiations that exposed deep divisions between countries.

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