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EU sets sights on net zero emissions goal

17 May 2018 • 2 min read

Climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete declares 'now is not the time for complacency' as he confirms EU will aim for net zero emissions by 2050

The EU Commission's energy and climate lead, Miguel Arias Canete, has revealed the EU will push for a 2050 net zero emissions goal as part of its new long-term decarbonisation strategy. A 2050 net zero...

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