Leaked EU green recovery plan targets building efficiency, hydrogen, transport, and renewables

Cecilia Keating
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A leaked version of the European Commission's green recovery plan suggests the bloc will focus on ramping up hydrogen production and expanding renewables capacity, as well renovating Europe's housing stock...

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