Tag Archives: extrasovereign taxation

GOP platform opposes U.N. global tax plans

Levies infringe on U.S. rights, supporters say Continue reading

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U.S. Fight Against E.U. Airline Emissions Plan Heats Up

A meeting of 17 non-European nations hosted by the U.S. State and Transportation departments in Washington last week ended with assurances that the participants were working toward curbing their emissions from aviation. Continue reading

MEP slams U.S. Congress on ETS: ‘Arrogant and ignorant’

The EU unilaterally launches extra-sovereign taxation but the U.S. is arrogant and ignorant for maintaining sovereignty. Right… Continue reading

The EU should stand firm on its scheme to limit aviation emissions

As long as the coalition of the unwilling tries to stall EU measures, airlines will chase profit regardless of sustainability Continue reading

Countries opposed to EU carbon charge for airlines fail to find an alternative

Seriously? Were they looking for one? Continue reading

Congress vote on EU carbon scheme may block US airlines from paying

Senate committee clears way for US airlines to be ordered to ignore Europe’s carbon emissions trading scheme Continue reading

Bill Shielding U.S. Airlines From E.U. Emissions Plan Wins Key Vote

A bill that aims to shield U.S. airlines from having to participate in the European Union’s controversial cap-and-trade emissions program cleared a key vote Tuesday in the Senate. Continue reading

INHOFE AND DEMINT: U.N. treaties mean LOST U.S. sovereignty

Liberals intent on imposing backdoor globalism Continue reading

The focus on carbon emissions from aviation is misplaced

The concerted opposition to the EU push towards forcing foreign airlines landing in Europe to become a part of its emissions trading scheme has led to an unexpected development, whose implications extend to setting the global climate agenda. Continue reading

NEGROPONTE: The U.S. will be lost without LOST

America should sign the language we authored Continue reading

RUMSFELD: America’s LOST sovereignty

Treaty undermines U.S. interests Continue reading

Law of the Sea Treaty now dead, DeMint says

Embalm, cremate and bury. Take no chances! Continue reading

BASIC nations call for rollback of EU carbon tax on aviation

The meeting of BASIC countries – Brazil, South Africa, China and India — in Pretoria, South Africa, made a strong statement against EU’s carbon tax on aviation at the end of two-day talks. Continue reading

Steep Fuel Prices Driving Push for Efficient Aircraft

Europe’s effort to make international air carriers pay for their greenhouse gas emissions has infuriated other nations and set off a headline-grabbing trade dispute. But unless the cost it imposes on airlines jumps significantly, experts say, the continent’s carbon trading program is unlikely to have much effect on the industry’s climate-warming pollution. Continue reading

Tax carbon to feed the poor: UN

Anyone feel like giving the UN its own revenue stream from the right to impose extra-sovereign taxation?

The United Nation’s has proposed globally co-ordinated carbon and financial taxes to raise money to fill a $US167 billion shortfall in funding for developing nations as the world’s rich countries cut assistance.Continue reading

EU faces prolonged wait in aviation ETS row

A global resolution to Europe’s battle with China and other countries over curbing aviation emissions is unlikely before October 2013, risking growing pressure from domestic airlines and trade partners. Continue reading

Aviation emissions compromise possible between ICAO and European Union

Really bad idea. The only correct answer is to tell the EU to shove their extra-sovereign taxation where the sun don’t shine Continue reading

Report: UN To Consider $1,300 Climate Tax On US

Diplomats at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Conference in Rio de Janeiro next week will consider proposals that would levy taxes on American families and energy industries in order to support international efforts to combat global warming, according to a draft agenda for the conference. Continue reading

China ready to impound EU planes in CO2 dispute

China will take swift counter-measures that could include impounding European aircraft if the EU punishes Chinese airlines for not complying with its scheme to curb carbon emissions, the China Air Transport Association said on Tuesday. Continue reading

U.S. stiffens opposition to EU law on aviation emissions

Senate lawmakers and the Obama administration on Wednesday stiffened their opposition to a European law that targets emissions from commercial jetliners and applied new pressure on Brussels and the United Nations to resolve global concerns. Continue reading