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Proposed EU Climate Target Welcomed By Czech Environmentalists, Criticised By Government
The European Commission yesterday proposed a binding target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels, meeting with mixed reactions in the Czech Republic. The sub-target is intended to ensure that the main stated goal of the EU-27, of carbon neutrality by 2050, is achieved. The EU also has a target to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990. According to the Commission, setting a goal for 2040 will provi…
The Partnership Foundation, for example, considers the proposal a logical step between the goal of reducing emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, which will allow for a greater degree of predictability, especially for the business sector. The business platform Change for the Better also agrees. "Endless speculation about percentages does not help business, Europe or the climate. Businesses need - and now they have receiv…
The Czech Republic is asking the European Commission for changes. A document with requirements for changes to the trading of emission allowances from transport and building heating has been signed by 17 other European Union countries.
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