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As France hosts a UN conference on protecting the ocean, NGOs have denounced the fact that large shipping companies are sponsoring the event, calling them some of the biggest polluters. The maritime transport sector accounts for 3 percent of global CO2 emissions, as dry cargo shipments have more than doubled since 2000. Plus, the US and China have started a new round trade talks in London, with Beijing's export control of rare earths firmly in focus.
By FRANCE 24 English5
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As France hosts a UN conference on protecting the ocean, NGOs have denounced the fact that large shipping companies are sponsoring the event, calling them some of the biggest polluters. The maritime transport sector accounts for 3 percent of global CO2 emissions, as dry cargo shipments have more than doubled since 2000. Plus, the US and China have started a new round trade talks in London, with Beijing's export control of rare earths firmly in focus.

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