China, India, Brazil and South Africa oppose EU carbon tax, say violates international law

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2/14/12, "Basic Countries Jointly against EU carbon tax," English.EastDay.com

"BASIC countries including China, India, Brazil and South Africa have jointly expressed objection to European Union' s carbon tax on airlines flying into Europe during the 10th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change concluded here Tuesday.

In a joint statement, the four countries expressed deep concern and reiterated firm opposition to the inclusions of international aviation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme.

The statement said that the European Union' s carbon tax "violates international law including the principles and provisions of UNFCCC and runs counter to multilateral.""...via Tom Nelson

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