The EU Commission wants to use her Achieve the self-set target of 55 percent less CO2 emissions by 2030. Resistance is rising in particular in the aviation industry and CO2-intensive industries such as steel and cement production. They fear disadvantages when international competition is less subject to regulation.
Planes and ships are to be gradually refueled with more climate-friendly fuels, while kerosene for flights within Europe is to be taxed. In addition, emissions certificates should become significantly more expensive by increasing their number in Trading system will continue to become scarce.
To compensate If competitive disadvantages and thus energy-intensive processes are not relocated abroad, the industry will continue to receive part of the CO2 certificates free of charge until the planned CO2 border tax has been established. Since emissions trading is also being created for the energy requirements of traffic and buildings, the prices for gasoline and heating oil are likely to rise. (Editorial office uro am Sonntag)
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