Carbon tax or cop-outs: EU tries to win over countries at climate conference
The EU went to the COP30 climate talks with ambitious goals, but consensus is elusive – and its signature carbon pricing plans are proving particularly unpopular.
The EU went to the COP30 climate talks with ambitious goals, but consensus is elusive – and its signature carbon pricing plans are proving particularly unpopular.
The EU Commission President has said the European Union wants to further expand its commitment to climate protection.
The funding will support 61 initiatives across 19 industrial sectors and 18 European countries, with a focus on reducing polluting emissions within the EU.
The combustion engine has been subject to controversy in EU lawmaking for years. Will the EU’s 2035 ban be upheld, or will it fade away?
According to the scientists, reducing emissions by 90 percent by 2040 not only safeguards Europe’s future but also presents economic opportunities.