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IMF: Shipping should pay CO2 tax

In spite of the fact that shipping and aviation were not included in the climate accord in Paris in December, the discussion is far from over. Most recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for a tax on the industries' emissions of CO2, writes Splash 24/7.
Photo: IMO
Photo: IMO
BY KATRINE GRØNVALD RAUN

Shipping and aviation were left out of the global climate agreement in Paris in December, but the pressure remains for the two industries to contribute. This time from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which according to Splash 24/7 is calling for an emissions tax on CO2 from shipping and aviation.

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