European Parliament Backs Plan to Subject European Airliners to Cap-and-Trade Program

摘要

The European Parliament approved Tuesday legislation that would place air travel in Europe under the European Union's carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS). The Parliament also passed amendments to the European Commission's proposal.By 2011, all European airlines will have their emissions capped at 90% of average emissions from 2004 to 2006. After that, airlines will have to buy additional credits.