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EU plans to cut livestock emissions 16% by 2040, stops short of binding target

Published 16:28 on July 7, 2026 / Last updated at 16:28 on July 7, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the bloc’s livestock sector, saying technology and targeted farm support could cut emissions by at least 16% by 2040, while stopping short of proposing a dedicated emissions target for the industry.
The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the bloc’s livestock sector, saying technology and targeted farm support could cut emissions by at least 16% by 2040, while stopping short of proposing a dedicated emissions target for the industry.


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