CleanTechnica•1 day ago
Weakening The EU 2040 Target Would Fail To Deliver Clear Signal To Businesses & Consumers
Key Takeaway
The EU's weakened 2040 emissions target, now 85% with international offsets, introduces uncertainty for businesses and could temper the urgency for decarbonization investments.
AI Summary
- •EU ministers have agreed to a weakened 2040 emissions reduction target of 85%.
- •The revised target includes a provision allowing up to 5% of the reduction to be achieved through international offsets.
- •The article suggests this watered-down goal fails to provide a clear, strong signal to businesses and consumers, potentially impacting long-term investment certainty in decarbonization efforts.
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Article Content
EU government ministers have agreed on a watered-down 2040 emissions reduction target of 85%, inclusive of reliance on offsets. EU ministers have agreed on a weakened 2040 climate goal. The reduced target of 85%, along with the provision that up to 5% of that reduction can be achieved by international ... [continued] The post Weakening The EU 2040 Target Would Fail To Deliver Clear Signal To Businesses & Consumers appeared first on CleanTechnica .