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Overview of Climate Targets in Europe

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Since the 1990s the EU has been pursuing climate change mitigation targets. Following the international commitment to the legally binding greenhouse gas reduction under the Kyoto Protocol, the approach was broadened and deepened with the 20-20-20% targets for 2020. The greenhouse gas target looks set to be overachieved. In 2014, new objectives for 2030 were agreed, but criticised harshly by...Read more
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