EU debates 90% emissions cut by 2040 amid record heat

As much of Europe roasts under a heat dome, the EU’s top officials are sweating it out too  but not just from the 40-degree temperatures. 

Today, the European Commission is meeting to decide how much the bloc should cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, a milestone on the road to net zero by 2050. But is Europe serious about tackling the climate crisis, or is it too hot for political courage?

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