Cookie Control

This site uses cookies to store information on your computer.

Some cookies on this site are essential, and the site won't work as expected without them. These cookies are set when you submit a form, login or interact with the site by doing something that goes beyond clicking on simple links.

We also use some non-essential cookies to anonymously track visitors or enhance your experience of the site. If you're not happy with this, we won't set these cookies but some nice features of the site may be unavailable.

By using our site you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy.

(One cookie will be set to store your preference)
(Ticking this sets a cookie to hide this popup if you then hit close. This will not store any personal information)

Momentum Builds For EU Leaders On Carbon Neutral 2050 Pledge At Summit

"BRUSSELS - A push by Germany, France and other EU nations for the bloc to go carbon neutral by mid-century looks likely to be endorsed by EU leaders on Thursday, despite resistance from eastern European nations worried it could cost jobs.

A majority of the European Union’s 28 members have signed up to the lofty target ahead of the two-day summit of EU leaders - hoping to lead by example at this year’s U.N. climate talks in September abandoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Their support underscores the growing political prominence of the fight against global warming."

Alissa de Carbonnel and Daphne Psaledakis report for Reuters June 19, 2019.

Source: Reuters, 06/20/2019