"The European Union’s executive arm is set to recommend a 90 per cent net reduction of greenhouse gases by 2040, a target backed by climate scientists and criticised by the industry.
[This should] bridge the gap between its existing goals to cut net emissions 55% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050."
"With EU Parliament elections in June, the new target is set to test political appetite to continue Europe's ambitious green agenda - which is facing pushback from some governments and industries concerned about the cost, even as climate change unleashes more destructive heat, floods and wildfires across Europe.
Countries including Denmark, Poland and Bulgaria have signalled openness to a 90% emissions cut target for 2040."
"A 90% emissions cut by 2040 would require coal to be phased out in the energy sector, while the majority - 60% - of #Europe's remaining use of fossil fuels for energy would be oil used in road vehicles, shipping and aviation, it said."
"The #EuropeanCommission recommended on Tuesday that the #EU slashes net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, a target that will test political appetite to continue the region's ambitious fight against climate change ahead of EU elections."