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June 09, 2014

Russia crisis boosts EU carbon deal: European Commission
Bonn (AFP) June 06, 2014
Worries about energy dependence on Russia have boosted prospects of EU leaders approving a package of proposals to cut carbon emissions by 2030, European Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said Friday. Speaking to journalists at the latest round of UN climate talks, Hedegaard said the Ukrainian crisis has reinforced convictions that the European Union (EU) must ease its reliance on Russian gas. This meshed with proposals to reduce the EU's carbon footprint through cleaner energy sources and e ... read more

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