Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure

Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions deferred a year after ‘intimidation’ by Trump officialsUnder intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate.US officials were accused of “bullying” and “intimidation”, as nations met in London for what should have been the rubber-stamping of a decision made months ago to place a small levy on the greenhouse gases from global shipping. Continue reading...