Press Release: Commission moves forward on climate and energy towards 2030

On 27 March 2013, the European Commission took the first step towards developing a 2030 framework for EU climate change and energy policies. It adopted a Green Paper which launches a public consultation on the content of the 2030 framework.

The Commission also published a Consultative Communication on the future of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Europe, aimed at initiating a debate on the options available to ensure its timely development.

Finally, the Commission adopted a report assessing Member States' progress towards their 2020 renewable energy targets and reports on the sustainability of biofuels and bioliquids consumed in the EU.

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European Commission: Rapid: MEMO/13/275: Questions and Answers: Green Paper on a 2030 framework for climate and energy policies http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-275_en.htm

European Commission: Rapid: MEMO/13/276: Consultative Communication on the future of Carbon Capture and Storage in Europe http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-276_en.htm

European Commission: Rapid: MEMO/13/277: Renewable energy progress report http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-277_en.htm

EurActiv, 27.03.13: Commission urges more action to meet renewables targets http://www.euractiv.com/climate-environment/commission-urges-action-meet-ren-news-518770

ESO: Background Information: EU urged to fuel investment in carbon capture technology http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-urged-to-fuel-investment-in-carbon-capture-technology/

EurActiv, 28.03.13: Big shale gas deal may not spark EU energy revolution http://www.euractiv.com/energy/shale-gas-faces-uncertain-future-news-518765

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