Significant changes will be needed in the Member States’ energy-generating mix if the European Union is to meet its 2050 goal to cut emissions by 80-95 % compared to 1990 levels, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today. While the European Union has made considerable progress in improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources, a well-planned transition out of carbon-intensive power generation is needed to meet the long-term aim of creating a low-carbon society.
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This article by Cornelis Brand originally appeared on eea.europa.eu on October 07, 2016 at 01:44PM eea.europa.eu
