EU backs target to cut CO2 emissions
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European Union governments agreed Tuesday that the 27-nation bloc should cut carbon dioxide emissions 20 percent by 2020.
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BRUSSELS, Mar 9 (IPS) - European heads of state have agreed to cut  greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from  1990 levels by the  year 2020.
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The European Parliament backs a call for a ban on outdoor heaters as a measure against climate change.
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US companies including General Motors Corp., DuPont Co. and Xerox Corp. are cutting carbon dioxide emissions to remain competitive in European countries that have adopted Kyoto Protocol limits rejected by President George W. Bush.
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The European Commission set targets Wednesday for EU member states to slash greenhouse gases, seeking to calm fears about the burden of fighting climate change and warning that the cost of dithering would be much higher.
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The EU is to set carbon limits under the next phase of the European Trading Scheme, a  tool to tackle global warming.
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The European Commission on Thursday welcomed the approval by Russia&#39;s cabinet of the Kyoto Protocol Thursday, claiming it was a &quot;victory&quot; for the European Union which has pushed Moscow hard on the issue.
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The European Union's plan for tackling climate change calls for imposing emissions cuts on member states, building more windmills and making it costlier for major polluters, according to documents to be unveiled Wednesday.
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European leaders are set to commit their countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions at a European Union summit focused on energy and the climate.Comment
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European Union leaders reached a broad agreement on an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gases and switch to renewable energy sources as part of the fight against global warming.
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The European Commission is to detail wide-ranging proposals for achieving its goals on climate and energy.
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The government will stage a U-turn by supporting European proposals for binding targets on renewable energy generation, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
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The European Commission is to seek a cut of 18% in CO2 produced by the average new car within five years.
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BRUSSELS -- European Union environment ministers agreed yesterday on an ambitious target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 in one of the boldest moves yet to contain global warming -- a goal likely to lead to mandatory limits for cars and pollution allowances for airlines.
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The European Commission wants a cut of 18% in the CO2 produced by new cars within five years, Reuters says.
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The European Commission welcomed Thursday the approval by Russia&#39;s cabinet of the Kyoto Protocol Thursday, saying it is confident that it will be ratifed &quot;in the coming weeks.
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The EU adopts plans to force European energy markets to be open to more competition.