EU legislature backs a major plan to better protect nature and meet climate goals
The European Union's legislature on Tuesday approved a watered-down plan to better protect nature and fight climate change in the 27-nation bloc, despite opposition from the biggest party in parliament and fierce protests from the farming community. The plan is a key part of the EU’s vaunted European Green Deal that seeks to establish the world’s most ambitious climate and biodiversity targets and make the bloc the global point of reference on all climate issues. The bill was adopted by a 329-275 vote with 24 abstentions, bigger margin than expected after the center-right ...
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