EU Relaxes 2040 Climate Targets Amid Farm Protests
TL;DR
The EU is facing rebellion from conservative MEPs over its 2040 climate goal, with farmers protesting and elections approaching. Spain's deputy PM warned that EU conservatives are fueling the far right with their Green Deal crusade, while a science advisory body gave the EU a poor climate progress report card. Additionally, John Kerry's climate legacy has been criticized for its impact on global climate diplomacy.
- Facing farm protests, EU eases demands in 2040 climate proposal POLITICO Europe
- Why Europe aims to slash climate emissions 90 percent by 2040 The Washington Post
- EU lays out plan to cut greenhouse emissions by 90% by 2040 The Guardian
- EU backs down on agricultural emissions after farmers' protests Financial Times
- EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming Al Jazeera English
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