EU agrees on renewable energy target
by William Papolis, Friday Mar 09, 2007 11:14PM EST
Key points
- 20% boost overall in renewable fuel use by 2020
- ban on filament light bulbs by 2010, forcing people to switch to fluorescent bulbs
- cut carbon dioxide emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by 2020
- A 10% minimum target on the use of bio-fuels in transport by 2020
- A commitment to increase use of solar, wind and hydroelectric power
- It is thought the EU could offer to extend its 20% target for emissions cuts to
30% if other heavy polluters like the US, China and India come on board.
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Wow, the EU is pushing hard to make a difference. What are we doing in North America?
Can we possibly match this effort??
More info here.
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