Global Briefing: Green groups warn against allowing offsets to help meet EU 2040 climate target

Michael Holder
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Hundreds of environmental groups have urged EU leaders to reject proposals that would allow countries to use carbon offsets to help meet Europe's climate goals, amid growing concerns rules underpinning...

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