EU States Off Track for Hitting Climate and Clean Energy Goals
- Current plans by nations would cut emissions by 51% by 2030
- EU goal is to reduce greenhouse gases by 55% this decade
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European Union governments must step up efforts to meet the bloc’s binding goal of reducing emissions by at least 55% this decade, by accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels and boosting the competitiveness of the clean energy sector in the region.
Current measures in energy and climate plans drafted by the EU states would lead to a 51% cut in greenhouse gases, with members lagging behind on renewables deployments and energy savings, according to an assessment published by the European Commission on Monday. The 2030 goal is part of the EU’s ambitious strategy to lead the global fight against climate change and zero out emissions by the middle of the century.