Carbon tariffs resurface in Copenhagen aftermath | |
| Datum | 14/01/2010 |
| Door | goedele |
| Type |
Europa, Klimaat, Milieubeleid - overheid, Persoverzicht, Website
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The idea of a carbon tax at the EU's borders is gaining momentum after the Copenhagen climate talks, with French President Nicolas Sarkozy leading calls for a tariff on imports from China and other nations with less stringent environmental protection rules.
The European Commission is due to present its analysis of the outcome of the negotiations at an informal environment ministers' meeting on 15-17 January to assist the bloc in formulating its strategy for moving forward.
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