The European Union has agreed to add shipping to its carbon market for the first time, forcing vessels to pay for their planet-heating emissions and increasing pressure on the maritime sector to invest in greener technologies.
“This will not only help the climate but also improve air pollution in cities close to rivers and the coast,” Peter Liese, lead EU lawmaker on the rules, said on Wednesday. Lawmaker Liese said the rules would encourage ship owners and operators to invest in the best available technologies such as less polluting fuels. Negotiators also agreed to dedicate revenues from the sale of 20 million EU carbon permits to fund maritime emissions-cutting projects.
Annnd the cost will be passed right onto the consumer, great! Ffs. Idiots.
Amazon needs to be taxed and for road repairs etc etc.. right now it’s coming out of the small local businesses they are helping get shut down..
That’ll help reign in inflation. Perfect timing. Shipping companies just pass on the increased costs.
Geeee. That won’t increase costs to consumers. Absolutely cult mentality
Wow antigrowthcoalition EU