Climate change: EU aims to be 'climate neutral' by 2050

[DonViejo]

Source: BBC


By Matt McGrath

Environment correspondent

3 hours ago

The European Union says it is aiming to become the first major economy to go "climate neutral" by 2050.

Under the plan, emissions of greenhouse gases after that date would have to be offset by planting trees or by burying them underground.

Scientists say that net-zero emissions by 2050 are needed to have a fighting chance of keeping global temperatures under 1.5C this century

The EU says the move will also cut premature air pollution deaths by 40%.

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[mysteryowl]

1. The US should be in lock-step with EU

[sandensea]

2. But sadly, Cheeto's idea of progress looks more like this:

[Magoo48]

3. Way too slow but at least their making an attempt. USA, not so much.

I’m glad my governor is making an attempt as well. I’ll miss Governor Moonbeam..