Press release
Top EU lawyer says aviation carbon cap is legal
6 October 2011
Welcoming advice by one of Europe's top legal advisers today (Thursday 6 October 2011) that the inclusion of international aviation in the EU emissions trading scheme is compatible with international law, Friends of the Earth's transport campaigner Richard Dyer said:
"Airline pollution must be tackled if we are to prevent runaway climate change - including it in the EU emissions trading scheme is a small but significant step in the right direction.
"The aviation industry has consistently opposed measures to protect our economy and our environment from global warming - the EU must stand firm and force the sector to play its part.
"Governments must also take action to make alternatives to short-haul flights, such as making long-distance rail travel, cheaper and easier to use."
ENDS
Notes to editors:
1. Reuters: EU's top court lawyer: airline carbon cap is legal.
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Last modified: Oct 2011
