The EU plans to reduce planet-heating pollution by 90% by 2040, a change proposed by the European Commission as part of a climate law update. This target is set against 1990 pollution levels and is crucial for decarbonising the economy by 2050. Critics argue that allowing foreign carbon credits could undermine effectiveness, as many are deemed unreliable. The new measures provide room for carbon removals via the emissions trading system and limited carbon offsets from 2036. The European Scientific Advisory Board calls for a more ambitious domestic-focused target of 90-95% cuts without offsets.
The EU should slash its planet-heating pollution by 90% by 2040, according to a proposed change to its climate law from the European Commission.
Green groups express anger over the new emissions target as it allows counting of foreign carbon credits, which are often deemed ineffective.
Critics, including scientists, fear the potential misuse of carbon offsets that may not be verifiable or genuinely contribute to carbon savings.
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change recommends aiming for a more ambitious cut of 90-95% through domestic action, excluding carbon offsets.
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