This is a pretty big thing.. Just on BBC world
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6433503.stm
Basically, the two major targets are:
Furthermore, if the US, China and India agree to similar plans - they will increase the target to 30%.
The EU have really put the ball in the US court now. The US stands to look very bad if they refuse to meet similar goals. Same for China, Australia, etc too.
Ironically there was an ad for chevron oil right after the story.
This is on top of restrictions that will come into effect soon, such as CO2 g/km of 120 for new vehicles - currently only the prius is *just* under this limit.
Very good news imo.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6433503.stm
Basically, the two major targets are:
- cut carbon dioxide emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by the year 2020
- renewable fuel use to 20% by 2020
Furthermore, if the US, China and India agree to similar plans - they will increase the target to 30%.
The EU have really put the ball in the US court now. The US stands to look very bad if they refuse to meet similar goals. Same for China, Australia, etc too.
Ironically there was an ad for chevron oil right after the story.
This is on top of restrictions that will come into effect soon, such as CO2 g/km of 120 for new vehicles - currently only the prius is *just* under this limit.
Very good news imo.