Netherlands climate plans face rocky road as greens withdraw backing

Published 18:02 on January 2, 2019  /  Last updated at 10:40 on February 6, 2019  / Ben Garside /  EMEA, EU ETS

The Netherlands faces a turbulent year in agreeing a plan to meet its 2030 domestic emission target after green groups withdrew their support because the document failed to include a carbon tax for heavy industries while setting a lower carbon price floor for the power sector.
The Netherlands faces a turbulent year in agreeing a plan to meet its 2030 domestic emission target after green groups withdrew their support because the document failed to include a carbon tax for heavy industries while setting a lower carbon price floor for the power sector.


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