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"EU's 2040 Climate Target: Balancing Ambition and Realities"

The European Commission has announced a bold climate target to reduce net greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 levels by 2040, drawing mixed reactions from scientists. While the goal is seen as ambitious, concerns have been raised about its heavy reliance on unproven technologies like carbon removal and the potential impact of political shifts in EU member states. Researchers emphasize the need to prioritize cutting fossil fuels and meeting existing 2030 targets, while also stressing the importance of adaptation measures to address the current and future impacts of climate change.

1 year ago•Source: Nature.com

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"United Nations Foundation's Support for Climate Policy in Democratic States"

The United Nations Foundation has been quietly funding climate change policies in Democratic state government offices across the U.S., wiring millions of dollars to state governors and agencies, often funding state officials' salaries. The funding, which is part of the U.S. Climate Alliance initiative, has raised concerns about the influence of global activists on public policy and the accountability of government officials. The initiative's co-chairs, Govs. Jay Inslee and Janet Mills, have highlighted coordinated actions taken by member states, including aggressive electric vehicle mandates and bans on natural gas hookups for new construction.

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