UK doesn't want such high target in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Smoke billows from the chimneys of Europe's largest coal-fired power plant, in Belchatow, Poland. Image: Kacper Pempel/Reuters

European commission president is thinking about ditching plans for renewable energy. The goal was a 35 to 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. At stake is whether they continue to target such levels by pursuing renewable energy, or if they decrease that target amount. 

This plan has been in the works for over two year, and they are already on track in meeting these goals.  Already the EU is on track to exceed their goal of cutting emissions by 20% from 1990 levels by 2020.

The countries that are signing the letter in favor of the renewable energy target include, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Germany.

One argument for the UK government’s opposition is that they want nuclear power to be included. This would then mean less investment in shale gas, which is favored by some. Nothing like last minute problems though, the publication on the landmark targets for greenhouse gas emission levels are planned for Wednesday.

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