EU to Explore Air Carrier Pollution Fee
Posted on: Thursday, 21 December 2006, 09:00 CST
The European Union, in the face of airline industry opposition, will move forward with plans to impose surcharges on air carriers that pollute too much.
If enacted, the measure could drive up airline costs, potentially increasing airline ticket prices, The New York Times said Wednesday. The rules would apply to all flights within the EU beginning in 2011; foreign carriers landing and departing from airports such as ones in Frankfurt, Germany; London; and Paris would be required to join the system in 2012.
We are showing our determination to fight climate change, Stavros Dimas, Europe's Environment commissioner, said in announcing the proposal in Brussels. This is one way to persuade other countries to come along with us.
The proposal is based on a system Europe uses to combat global warming and meet emission goals outlined in the Kyoto Protocol. Under this plan, which currently exempts airlines, governments set goals for carbon dioxide emissions for a variety of producers.
Many airlines said the rules are expensive and unworkable, asking that the International Civil Aviation Organization develop rules for emissions trading so all countries may comply.
Source: United Press International
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