EU plans faster phaseout of super-potent greenhouse gases
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is set to begin negotiations on a law to slash the use of super-potent greenhouse gases in frid...
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By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is set to begin negotiations on a law to slash the use of super-potent greenhouse gases in frid...
The European Parliament has adopted its position on the phase-out of F-gases, opting for a faster pathway, much to the consternation of business groups who are now turning to EU countries still deliberating their position.
Parliament is ready to negotiate with EU governments on further reducing fluorinated gases emissions, to meet EU and global climate goals.
The European Parliament has voted with a convincing majority to bring stronger measures into the F-Gas regulation. The MEPs voted 426 in favour, 109
The agreement will ban the sale of carbon-emitting cars after 2035. The EU Commission will present a proposal for e-fuels after pressure from German negotiators via a delegated act, which can still be rejected by the EU Parliament.