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PM Welcomes “Groundbreaking Deal”
PM Welcomes “Groundbreaking Deal”
European leaders have agreed to binding targets on the use of renewable energy, such as wind and solar power.
The deal, reached at the European Council in Brussels, is aimed at tackling climate change. At least 20 per cent of all Europe's energy needs must be from renewable sources by the year 2020.
Nations have also agreed to cut harmful carbon dioxide emissions by 20 per cent, from 1990 levels, by the same year.
Tony Blair, speaking after talks had finished, said these were "groundbreaking, bold, ambitious targets" and a "major step forward" for the EU. He said the EU's 27 member states had also agreed to a target on the use of bio fuels.
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