India and 62 other nations have agreed to a global carbon tax on commercial shipping, a sector responsible for 3% of global emissions and excluded from the Paris Agreement. Starting in 2028, ship owners must adopt cleaner fuels or face fines, with the generated funds dedicated to decarbonizing the shipping industry.
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