Minister: Estonia Cannot Adopt Unfeasible Obligations with New EU Climate Targets

Minister: Estonia cannot adopt unfeasible obligations with new EU climate targets

The European Union wants to reduce carbon emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. Estonia agrees with the plan only if the necessary technology exists and interim assessments are realistic, Minister of Energy and the Environment Andres Sutt told ERR.

Lithuania’s environment minister ‘sceptical’ of EU’s 2040 emissions target

Lithuania’s environment minister voiced scepticism Wednesday over the European Union’s newly announced goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels, saying the ambition is unrealistic without clear financial backing.

European Commission calls for 90% carbon reduction by 2040

The EC has proposed an amendment to the European Union (EU) Climate Law for a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.