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🤔 How much is 5% international credits really? 🤔
🎯 I am seeing a lot of confusion regarding the amount of international credits to be used by the European Union to achieve its 2040 target. 👀 Yesterday, I was finally able to look at the compromise text which came out of the successful trilogue negotiations last week. Here is what it comes down to: 📊 The 5% take a 1990 baseline. In that year, emissions were 4.736Gt, meaning we are looking at 237Mt. Beyond this, the text is still surprisingly vague, which leaves room for in
Dec 17, 2025
🚨🇪🇺 BREAKING: EU Parliament backs 2040 Climate Target 🇪🇺🚨
📥 Just a few minutes ago, the EU Parliament voted (379 Yes, 248 No, 10 abstentions) to adopt its position on the EU 2040 Target. 🎯Despite attempts by the right to water down the target to 83% – which was thankfully voted down and averted – it’s almost identical to the Council’s position from last week: 90% overall target, 5% international credits, up to 5% additional international credits at member state level, and a review clause every two years. 🌍 A notable difference, h
Nov 13, 2025
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