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EU leaders pledge cut in greenhouse gas emissions

European leaders have agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the 28-nation bloc to at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Aviation and shipping added to EU emissions targets

Europe toughened its climate change targets tonight – adding aviation and shipping to the sectors earmarked for emissions cuts as part of a global deal in December.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2009

EU funding talks on climate change break down

Environmental campaigners slammed Europe’s governments tonight after latest talks to settle funding levels for climate change broke down without agreement.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2009

MEPs resist industry calls to cut climate change targets

Euro-MPs today backed tough climate change targets despite warnings from industry that Europe must dilute its ambitions because of the economic recession.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2008