Denmark signals fight for tougher 2030 climate and clean energy goals

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Series Details 27.01.14
Publication Date 27/01/2014
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EurActiv reported on the 27 January 2014 that Denmark was preparing a push for stronger EU-wide 2030 climate and energy goals despite tough opposition from states such as the UK and Poland.

The new climate and energy package had been announced the week before, followed by criticism from environmental groups and experts.

On the 5 February 2014, the European Parliament sent a “strong message” in favour of an ambitious EU energy and climate policy for 2030, backing legally-binding goals for CO2 emissions, renewables and energy efficiency.

On the 17 February 2014, an alliance representing more than a thousand European cities wrote to Herman Van Rompuy, the president of the European Council, calling for binding 2030 targets of 40% for energy efficiency, and 30% for renewable energy, in line with a European Parliament proposal.

Source Link http://www.euractiv.com/energy/denmark-signals-fight-tougher-20-news-533025
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ESO: Background information: 2030 climate and energy goals for a competitive, secure and low-carbon EU economy http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-2030-climate-and-energy-goals-for-a-competitive-secure-and-low-carbon-eu-economy/
EurActiv [Interview], 28.01.14: Danish energy minister: 'We will pursue fossil-free future no matter what' http://www.euractiv.com/energy/danish-energy-minister-pursue-fo-interview-533061
EurActiv, 06.02.14: Parliament backs strong EU stance on 2030 clean energy goals http://www.euractiv.com/energy/meps-confirm-ambitious-stance-20-news-533298
European Parliament: Press Release, 05.02.14: MEPs want binding 2030 goals for CO2 emissions, renewables and energy efficiency http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20140203IPR34510/
ESO: Background information: Oettinger rallies opposition to 2030 CO2 target http://www.europeansources.info/record/oettinger-rallies-opposition-to-2030-co2-target/
EurActiv, 18.02.14: A thousand cities back 2030 energy efficiency target http://www.euractiv.com/energy/cities-back-parliament-2030-effi-news-533570
Deutsche Welle, 02.05.14: Denmark leads the charge in renewable energy http://dw.de/p/1BrWZ

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