Publication - May 25, 2010
Industry lobbyists opposed to stronger climate and energy policies have claimed for some time that an upgrade of the EU’s 2020 greenhouse gas emission reduction target from 20% to 30% would not be possible without cuts in industrial production and significant job losses.
Executive summary: With the Commission due to launch a feasibility study on 26 May on an upgrade to a 30% target, this briefing counters industry scaremongering and unravels some of the myths that underpin its claims. It also illustrates how some industry sectors are set to profit from weak EU emission reduction targets while doing nothing to reduce emissions.
Num. pages: 4
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