Press Release: Maritime transport: first step to reduce emissions

The European Commission has taken the first step towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry. It has proposed legislation which will require owners of large ships using EU ports to monitor and report the ships' annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Commission also published a Communication setting out its strategy to address and reduce these emissions, preferably through measures at global level.

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European Commission: Rapid: MEMO/13/626: Questions & Answers on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-626_en.htm

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