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EU Parliament adopts binding 2040 emissions reduction target of 90%

By Louis de Briant ( February 10, 2026, 14:15 GMT | Insight) -- By a large majority, the European Parliament approved the EU climate law Tuesday, setting a binding intermediate target of a 90 percent reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The text also introduces flexibility in how to reach the goal, including the use of international carbon credits. In addition, the text postpones the EU emissions trading system extension.The European Parliament approved the EU climate law on Feb. 10, including a binding intermediate climate target for 2040....

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