By
Peter Rinaldo
French officials have announced a new “ecotax” for nearly all flights departing from the country beginning in 2020.
Elizabeth Borne, France’s transportation minister, said the measure comes amid a time of “ecological urgency,” per a translation of her announcement by NPR.
“With the eco-contribution, air transport will play its part in financing the daily transport of all our citizens,” Borne said.
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