India has joined China in opposition against the European Union’s carbon charging scheme for airlines.
The country’s civil aviation minister, Ajit Singh, has stated that no Indian airline would be submitting their emission details of their aircraft by the March 31 deadline.
Under the scheme, airlines that go over strict emission limits must buy carbon credits.
Other countries, including Russia and the US, have also objected to the controversial scheme, arguing that it fails to comply with international law.
But in December, the European Court of Justice ruled that the EU charge was legal.
by Bev Fearis
