EC aims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels

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Alphavalue/ Divacons | The European Commission yesterday presented an ambitious proposal for the European Union to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The proposal includes new flexibilities designed to ease the burden on domestic industries. Under the plan, the EU could purchase carbon credits from developing countries, which could account for up to three percentage points of the overall 90% reduction target.

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