European Parliament approves new climate targets

European Parliament approves new climate targets — — -Brussels (Brussels Morning) The European Parliament has approved a law that makes EU greenhouse gas emissions targets binding for member states. Yesterday’s decision paves the way for the adoption of new green policies.

The EP and EU member states agreed on the new climate law in April, setting the bloc on course to cut emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to attain carbon neutrality by 2050, Reuters reported on Thursday.