Sweden lowers fossil fuel reduction targets, risks 2030 climate goals

Sweden’s ruling coalition decided on Sunday to lower the minimum fossil fuel emission reduction targets, a move criticised by the opposition as Sweden risks its 2030 climate goals, while the influential right-wing populist Sweden Democrats claim “victory”.

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The Swedish ruling centre-right coalition agreed to lower its obligation to reduce the number of biofuels blended into petrol and diesel to reduce fossil fuel emissions to a historically low 6%. [Shutterstock/Olivier Le Moal]

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Charles Szumski Euractiv.com 08-05-2023 06:47 4 min. read Content type: News

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