EU commits to 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

European Union leaders have agreed on a landmark climate change deal that commit their countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, according to EU head Herman Van Rompuy. The accord, reached after difficult talks lasting nearly 8 hours, also includes putting in place by that year 27% targets for the amount of renewable energy and for energy efficiency gains.

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