In 2012 the European Union imposed a carbon emissions fee on all airlines flying in and out of the E.U. air space that:
A. generated great opposition from more than two dozen countries.
B. successfully raised funds through fees to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
C. garnered great support from the Chinese and U.S. governments.
D. effectively eliminated greenhouse gas emissions in its airspace.
Answer: A. generated great opposition from more than two dozen countries.
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