India, 62 nations back global carbon tax on shipping at UN maritime meet

India supported a global carbon tax on shipping. The UN agency, IMO, passed the measure to cut ship emissions. Ships must use cleaner fuels or pay a pollution fee. The tax aims to generate funds for decarbonizing the shipping sector. Some nations opposed the move. Technical details are yet to be finalized. https://ift.tt/8ZHT9Yv