US Opposes Shipping Regulations Aimed at Environmental Cleanup
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A historic international agreement to reduce shipping emissions was abandoned after US and Saudi pressure, delaying efforts to regulate the industry and combat climate change, with key countries abstaining or opposing the deal.
Topics:nation#climate-change#global-climate-deal#imo-negotiations#shipping-emissions#us-pressure#world
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- U.S. Threatens Countries That Back a Fee to Clean Up Ship Pollution The New York Times
- Shipping Regulator Delays Decision on Emissions Tax by One Year Bloomberg.com
- Regulations to drive a green transition in shipping hang in the balance, US pushes against change The Hill
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