Edited and translated by People's Daily Online
The European Court of Justice ruled on Dec. 21 that the European Union was within its rights to impose a carbon tax on flights to and from its 27 member states starting Jan. 1, 2012.
The ruling exposed the union's hypocrisy, instead of showing its strong competitiveness. It may trigger a global trade war and force more high-tech companies to leave Europe, instead of helping stop the decline of the continent.
After learning about the European Union's policies, regulations, and actions in reducing emissions and protecting the environment, one can easily see its hypocrisy and inability to coordinate the action of its member states.
There are efficient and effective ways to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions, including accelerating the development of clean technologies such as hydroelectric power generation and nuclear power generation, reducing fossil-fueled thermal power plants, implementing austerity measures, and reducing energy demand.
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