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EU airlines face pollution limits from 2012
Europe's airlines face pollution limits beginning in 2012 after a landmark deal was struck in Brussels.
The aviation industry will be introduced into the EU's emissions trading scheme, forcing the industry to observe restrictions on CO2 emissions.
EU environment commissioner Stavros Dimas has forecast that aircraft emissions could double by 2020.
Aviation is presently responsible for three per cent of carbon emissions, according to analysts.
The US is opposed to the idea of limits and has threatened legal action. Analysts have said that the carbon trading scheme could force some carriers out of business.
And airlines said that the EU action could cost billions of euros and force up ticket prices.
The deal will now go to the EU parliament for second reading early next year before approval by governments, expected by the end of 2008.
Last month, MEPs recommend that the deal should start from 2011.
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