The EU’s 2040 climate target: unlocking the full potential of a decarbonised economy

Summary The European Climate Law requires the European Commission to propose an intermediate climate target for 2040. The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) has recommended that the EU should adopt a domestic target of 90-95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The 2040 target is not a new target but is an interim target to help...
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