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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Fiona Harvey Environment editor

Shipping emissions levy delayed but goals for greenhouse gas cuts agreed

Cargo containers stacked on ships at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, California
World governments have resolved to cut total emissions from international shipping by at least 20% by 2030. Photograph: Ringo HW Chiu/AP

Attempts to impose a levy on greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping, in order to fund climate action, have been delayed but not extinguished at the conclusion of talks among 175 governments.

Greenhouse gas reduction goals for international shipping were agreed, in a toughening of previous targets, but were criticised as inadequate by campaigners.

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