European Union leaders have
reached a deal on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat
climate change after tough negotiations at a summit in Brussels.
The deal will see the EU cut greenhouse gas emissions by
40% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels.
The binding agreement also forces the union to increase
the use of renewable energy to 27% of the total and increase
energy efficiency.
The agreement was a compromise between nations in favour
of bigger greenhouse cuts and several countries, especially
those reliant on coal such as Poland, that fear cuts will harm
their economies.
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