EU set to resist air industry attempts to limit climate change action

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By Michael Le Page

The aviation industry is trying to stop countries doing more to limit greenhouse gas emissions from flying. But the European Union looks set to formally object to the industry scheme, meaning it will remain free to impose stricter plans.

Flying generates more than 2 per cent of CO₂ globally, and emissions are expected to double before 2050. Most countries are doing nothing about it, as aviation emissions are excluded from UN climate agreements. EU nations are an exception, as aviation fuel is subject to a …