EU Unveils Ambitious Plan to Slash Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 90% by 2040
The European Commission has set an ambitious target to achieve a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gases by 2040, measured against 1990 levels. This proposal aims to build upon the already established 2030 goal of reducing carbon emissions by 55%, which the Commission asserts that the EU is "well on track" to meet.
Nevertheless, environmental organizations have voiced their concerns regarding this new target. Critics argue that it relies heavily on advancements in carbon capture and storage technologies and introduces…