US, Saudi Arabia push to weaken shipping decarbonization rules at London talks

The United States and Saudi Arabia are backing a less ambitious alternative to shipping's Net-Zero Framework, setting up a confrontation at upcoming international negotiations over maritime emissions standards.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 5:31 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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31d Climate Home News Battle over cleaning up shipping set to resume at London talks — The US and Saudi Arabia want to scrap shipping's Net-Zero Framework and have swung behind a much less ambitious alternative The post Battle over cleaning up…

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Appeared in: 2026-08-26 (#6) · 2026-08-27 (#9)

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