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EU achieves 20-20-20 climate targets, 55 % emissions cut by 2030 reachable with more efforts and policies

News Published 26 Oct 2021 Last modified 09 Feb 2023

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The European Union (EU) achieved its three main climate and energy targets by 2020, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment, published today. The 2030 target of a 55 % reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions can be reached if additional efforts are made and new policies are adopted and implemented.