EU parliament backs labelling gas and nuclear investments as 'green'

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The European Parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a proposal regarding labeling natural gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly investments. A motion to block the proposal received 278 votes in favor and 328 against, while 33 lawmakers abstained. The proposal was initially met with resistance among EU member states, with one camp led by France strongly backing the green label. The EU aims to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

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Reuters

EU parliament backs labelling gas and nuclear investments as green

The European Parliament on Wednesday backed EU rules labelling investments in gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly, throwing out an attempt to block the law that has exposed deep rifts between countries over how to fight climate change.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

EU lawmakers back gas, nuclear energy as sustainable

European Union lawmakers have voted to include natural gas and nuclear in the bloc’s list of sustainable activities

1 month ago·India

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The Independent

EU decision to label gas and nuclear investments climate-friendly ‘catastrophic’

“Nothing short of insanity,” said one anti-gas campaigner.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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abc News

EU lawmakers back gas, nuclear energy as sustainable

European Union lawmakers have voted to include natural gas and nuclear in the bloc’s list of sustainable activities

1 month ago·United States

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CNN

European Parliament says natural gas projects can be considered 'green' for investments

European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday in favor of calling natural gas and nuclear power "green" or "sustainable" sources of energy, backing a proposal from European Commission, the EU's executive arm, that has spurred criticism from scientists and environmental advocates.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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Associated Press News

EU lawmakers back gas, nuclear energy as sustainable

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday to include natural gas and nuclear in the bloc's list of sustainable activities, backing a proposal from the EU's executive arm that has been drawing fierce criticism from environment groups and now looks set to trigger legal challenges.

1 month ago·United States

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