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Methane is the second most destructive greenhouse gas, but energy risks are outweighing the Union’s environmental ambitions

The risks include rising energy costs and the closure of enterprises or their relocation outside the European Union

While the EU previously aimed to reach zero emissions from transport by 2035, the European Parliament now proposes making only an 87.5% reduction mandatory

Construction projects that harm nature conservation areas which are not yet properly protected are also mentioned separately

Over 20 years, this figure has fallen by almost 2%

Cutting imports of ever more expensive fuel saved Europe $3.1 billion

Experts believe that discussions on approving the new policy may take at least a year

Political opponents of this decision accuse those in favour of the delay of playing into the hands of the oil and gas giants

Latvia has the highest recycling rate for this type of waste, while Denmark is at the bottom of the ranking

The authorities believe this will make carbon prices more stable and predictable, reducing the fiscal shock to the economy

According to preliminary estimates, their implementation over the first ten years will reduce emissions by approximately 290 million tonnes

The reform package should include, in particular, targets for ‘green’ energy and national commitments to reduce emissions