"EU Climate Chiefs Push for 90% Emissions Reduction Target"
The EU has taken a significant step towards committing to a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, close to achieving net zero emissions. Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra and Slovak Maroš Šefčovič, who were confirmed in their posts at the European Commission, pledged to defend the 90 percent cut. The target, recommended by the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change, would set a benchmark for other developed countries. Achieving the goal would require significant changes, including a shift to renewables for power generation, reduced meat consumption, and decreased oil imports. The proposal will undergo further assessment and negotiation before becoming law.