EU vote on tar sands oil delayed until 2013

Reuters: The European Commission has decided to carry out a full study into the impact of a proposed fuel quality law on business and markets, an EU official said, delaying until next year any ruling on oil from tar sands after intense lobbying by Canada. Ministers had been expected to vote on the law in June, in line with EU efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said EU member states would not be asked to decide before early 2013 on the scheme,...

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