US seeks to block EU aviation carbon tax

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Series Details 1.8.12
Publication Date 01/08/2012
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EUObserver reported that the US Congress was preparing in the summer of 2012 to vote in a new law that would make it illegal for US airlines to pay into the EU's carbon aviation tax scheme.

A senate committee gave the measure, already approved by the House of Representatives, a green light on 31 July 2012.
Source Link http://euobserver.com/885/117116
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ESO: Background information: Global airlines press EU for cease-fire in emissions dispute http://www.europeansources.info/record/global-airlines-press-eu-for-cease-fire-in-emissions-dispute/
BBC News, 31.7.12: US rallies opponents of EU carbon tax on airlines http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19060872
EurActiv, 1.8.2012: MEP slams U.S. Congress on ETS: 'Arrogant and ignorant' http://www.euractiv.com/climate-environment/mep-slams-usstance-arrogant-news-514209
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