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EU gives final approval to 2040 climate target

Published 12:50 on March 5, 2026 / Last updated at 13:09 on March 5, 2026 / / CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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European Union countries on Thursday gave final approval to a new 2040 climate target requiring the bloc to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90%, compared with 1990 levels.
European Union countries on Thursday gave final approval to a new 2040 climate target requiring the bloc to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90%, compared with 1990 levels.


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