Currently in the works in the European Union are talks to have foreign airlines pay for carbon pollution caused by their activity in the EU.  For obvious reasons, many major foreign airlines, including Continental Airlines and American Airlines, are fighting back with the help of the U.S. Air Transport Association as they feel they additional €6-€12 per ticket is ludicrous.  However, the airlines fighting back against the proposed EU legislation are not isolated to the United States.  In fact, both India and China have threatened to retaliate if the legislation is passed; with China threatening to cancel an order for 10 Airbus A380 jets, due to Airbus’ manufacturer being based in the EU.  The proposed legislation, while admirable with regard to respecting the environment, comes at the wrong time for the rest of the world.  While all 27 countries in the European Union would benefit due to their terrible financial situation, the rest of the world is in a similar situation as well; not to mention the fact that airline travel only accounts for 3% of all global carbon emissions.