Europe Declares Climate Emergency

Commission must ensure all proposals are aligned with 1.5 °C target / EU should cut emissions by 55% by 2030 to become climate neutral by 2050 / Calls to reduce global emissions from shipping and aviation

EU should commit to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the UN Conference, says Parliament. Ahead of the UN COP25 Climate Change Conference in Madrid 2-13 December, the Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally. They also want the Commission to ensure that all relevant legislative and budgetary proposals are fully aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to under 1.5 °C. In a separate resolution, Parliament urges the EU to submit its strategy to reach... ... More: Official Press Release European Parliament

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