A global carbon tax on shipping emissions is being discussed in London, potentially marking the first such tax worldwide. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, with over 60 countries supporting a standard price per tonne of emissions. However, the US threatens retaliatory measures against the tax, complicating negotiations. The shipping industry, responsible for about 3% of global CO2 emissions, is under pressure to decarbonize, with a carbon tax seen as a crucial step. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)