Greenpeace on the European Commission's 2050 climate roadmap

*Greenpeace statement on the European Commission's 2050 climate roadmap*

*Brussels, 8 March 2011 *-- Responding to the publication of the
European Commission's 2050 climate roadmap (A roadmap for moving to a
competitive low carbon economy in 2050), Greenpeace EU climate policy
director Joris den Blanken said:”The Commission's paper shows that the
case for a 30% EU carbon target has never been stronger. Lobby efforts
by old carbon-intensive industries could not derail plans to adjust
carbon trading to a higher carbon target."

Den Blanken added: "Europe needs a green way out of recession that
isn't held back by oil price volatility, but is instead spurred forward
by innovation and job creation. A step up to a 30 percent carbon target
by European governments will give people and businesses lower fuel
bills, efficient cars and more comfortable houses."

The Environment ministers of the UK, Germany, Spain, Denmark and
Portugal already support a higher target, along with a growing movement
of progressive companies.

Greenpeace calls on the EU to commit to a 30% domestic cut in carbon
emissions (within its borders).

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