The EU has set itself the ambition of an 80% reduction of greenhouse gases by 2050. Such a drastic reduction requires a much more vigorous renewal of the energy system. Setting a target for emission reduction alone is not enough This needs to be complemented by policies and targets for innovation and energy efficiency.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/eu-policy-options-climate-and-energy-beyond-2020
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/pbl-netherlands-environmental-assessment-agency
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/energy-efficiency
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/climate-change
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/renewable-energy
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/european-union-eu
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/emission-targets
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/green-house-gases
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/low-carbon-economy
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/electricity