EU Locks In 90% Emissions Cut by 2040: What It Means for Europe and the Planet

The European Union has officially approved a legally binding target to cut greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% by 2040, marking one of the most significant environmental policy decisions in the bloc’s history. With global warming still on track to exceed 2.5°C under current pledges, the pressure to turn targets into real-world action has never been greater.