U.N. Succumbs to Airline Pressure, Backs Changes to Global Emissions Scheme

Reuters

A United Nations agency agreed on Tuesday to change a landmark agreement aimed at offsetting carbon emissions from international flights beyond the year 2020. Airlines, which have faced a historically terrible year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, say altering the scheme was necessary to their survival. Environmentalists argue it wastes valuable time and undermines trust in carbon markets.

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