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EU Ministers Set 2040 Goal for 90% Emission Cuts

11/8/2025

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European Union climate ministers reached a tentative 2040 target to cut emissions 90% from 1990 levels.
The deal allows countries to cover up to 10% of their reductions by purchasing foreign carbon credits.
Poland and the Czech Republic opposed the agreement amid concerns about balancing climate goals with economic priorities.
Formal approval is expected later today, after critics warned that reliance on foreign credits could undermine investments in European industries.

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European Union climate ministers reached a tentative 2040 target to cut emissions 90% from 1990 levels.
The deal allows countries to cover up to 10% of their reductions by purchasing foreign carbon credits.
Poland and the Czech Republic opposed the agreement amid concerns about balancing climate goals with economic priorities.
Formal approval is expected later today, after critics warned that reliance on foreign credits could undermine investments in European industries.