Pascal Canfin

European Parliament, Member States Set Higher Goal for Carbon Emissions Cut – 55 Percent by 2030

The European Parliament and EU member states have agreed a target to cut carbon emissions by "at least" 55 percent by 2030, the EU Commission said in a statement released early Wednesday.

The agreement comes after intense negotiations between parliament, who wanted at least 60 percent reduction, and leaders of the member states, who agreed 55 percent in November.