Swedish climate activist GretaThunberg called the proposed new climate law, approved by the European Union's executive a ‘surrender’
BRUSSELS - The European Commission unveiled a “climate law” on Wednesday to make the EU’s 2050 net zero emissions target legally binding, but Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and NGOs said more urgent action was needed to beat the climate crisis.The climate law, which needs the approval of the European Parliament and member states, would commit the 27-nation EU to reducing its net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen reacts as she attends a meeting with Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and European Commissioners at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, March 4, 2020. REUTERS/Johanna Geron “Delaying discussions until September would crush the EU’s ability to play a leading role in global climate talks,” Greenpeace climate policy adviser Sebastian Mang said.
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