EU proposes 20 pct CO2 emissions cut by 2020, developed countries 30 pct cut tgt |
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BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Commission is proposing that developed countries should cut their emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to an average of 30 pct below 1990 levels by 2020, with the EU autonomously cutting emissions by 20 pct by 2020.This is part of a wider aim to limit global warming to no more than 2 degrees Celsius above the temperature in pre-industrial times.The commission said the EU should take the lead by committing autonomously to reduce its own emissions by at least 20 pct by 2020 - but this cut would be increased to 30 pct 'as part of a satisfactory global agreement'.The commission also said that worldwide emissions will need to be cut by up to half of their 1990 levels by 2050.The commission is putting these proposals to the Spring European Council taking place on March 8-9 in Brussels, where EU leaders will decide on a comprehensive approach to the EU's energy and climate policies.It will also be discussed by EU environment ministers, who are meeting on Feb 20 in Brussels.victoria.main@afxnews.comvm/jsa/fr/cmrCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2006. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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