Large parts of Europe have been caught in a record braking heat wave, the European Commission has proposed that the block reduced its net greenhouse gas emissions 9040. This is compared to the back level in 1990, and by 2050 on the track to meet the target of net-zero emissions.
The goal of lack of binding emissions was earlier proposed last year, and members could lead to a hard negotiation after months of the states. The current target requires the European Union to reduce net emissions at 55% lease by 2030; In May, the Commission stated that the block had already cut climate-warming emissions by 37%.
The Commission said in a statement on Wednesday, “The new target will give a certificate to investors,” to strengthen the industrial leadership of our businesses and increase Europe’s energy security. ,
But not all members are on the board with the state plan, and the activist weeping in a controversial flexibility segment on purchasing carbon credit on international markets.
‘Carbon Credit is only magical thinking’
Under the proposal, the European Union members can buy international carbon credits on green projects in third countries since 2036, using them up to 3% of the benchmark 1990 emissions.
The Commission said, “This can provide a safety-net to ensure a 90% target as we are closing at climate neutrality.”
But climate activists have said that the flexibility segment was included to press with major industries lobists from member states such as France and Germany at the cost of low investment at home.
Matthew Mal, a climate and agricultural expert in the European Environment Bureau, said the 3% flexibility section was “bad idea” for various reasons.
“This means that the European Union will invest in other countries outside the block to reduce its emissions, and it is problematic because we need these investments with the European Union.
“Every country around the world needs to be committed to climate action. If the European Union Carbon Carbon credits its goals, what is the countries that need to reduce their emissions and achieve their goals?”
In May, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change advised against the outsourcing part of the block’s climatic efforts, stating that “risk”[s] Domestic investment can remove resources and reduce environmental integrity. “It called all the deficiency toe pure void obtained through domestic action.”
Claus critics call it a Russia for heavy pollutants, which find it intensive to decarbonation in Europe and it is easy to invest in projects abroad.
Friends of the Earth Europe’s friends said, “The use of carbon credit is only a magical thinking for a block Uling, which is to live for its responsibility due to climate destruction.” “Carbon credit has a long record of failure and does not eventually prevent Europe from emitting more than carbon emission fairies.”
Talking with DW, sometimes the previous concern about green investment in third nations is highlighted. “There were many issues in the past. Projects made in some countries often do not have high standard, they are often on paper. There are questions if they are ever physical.”
Is 90% emission reduction by 2040 also ambitious?
The new target of the Commission has at least some European Union member states support.
As Denmark has captured the European Union’s Rotation President this week, it has listed the 2040 target as one of its top priorities. Willy Sovandal, a legalist of the European Greens Group and the Foreign Minister of Denmark, said, “Whoever says that green change cannot be obtained with high ambition and social justice, should come to Denmark at the same time.”
Spain’s socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said at the European Union summit in Brussels last week, “Competition is not associated with fossil fuel in the 21st century, but for the progress of energy transition,” Spain’s socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said at the European Union Summit last week in Brussels.
But other countries consider the target of 2040 to be very ambitious. Italy has said that 80–85% target for 2040 would be more realistic, and the Czech Republic said on Wednesday that it disagrees with the Commission’s proposal.
Speaking at the European Union Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that it was still too early to agree to set a target for 2040. “The reality is that I want to achieve my 2030 goal in advance,” hey and to assure to deliver democratic and political time to 2040. ,
While both Germany and France refund the segment of 3% flexibility, France hopes that even a high percentage of high percentage of high percentage is expected by purchasing international carbon credit, up to 10% with some reports.
85% European people believe climate change is serious
According to the European Union’s Green Transition Head Teresa Ribera, some political groups in the European Union refuse to gram, others lack courage in facing their components about the steps required to combat the problem.
“Political courage needs to understand that there is a difficulty,” he said in an interview with Mentor On Wednesday. “You need to face it with honesty.”
The European Union climatic plans expressed concern over green infections and the cost of disruption for industrial development and livelihood, if decarbonation is done without adequate support. However, Ribera believes that there is no time to waste.
“Sorry, but if we don’t act then it will be much more expensive,” he said.
A Survey eurobarometer It was issued this week that 85% Europeans believe that climate change is a serious problem and dealing with it should be a priority, while 77% agreed that the cost of damage due to climate change change is more than that is required for net-zero infection.
European Commission Chairman Ursula von deer Leyen said on Wednesday, “As European citizens feel the impact of rapid climate change, they expect Europe to work in Europe.”
The proposal still needs a approval of approval from the European Parliament and Member States, and the Climate Commissioner Vopke Hocastra said that he hopes that an agreement could be reached before the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil in November. But the time is shorter, and still suspects whether the proposal in its current form will be adopted as a law.
Edited by: Martin Cubbler
