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Cleaner energy in the European Union
Energy accounts for 80% of greenhouse gas emissions in Europe, and is responsible for a large proportion of our air pollution, according to the European Commission.
Renewable Energy Directive
The Renewable Energy Directive centres around a legally-binding European target for 20% of all energy types - electricity, heat and transport fuels - to come from renewable sources from 2020.
Emissions
Another major proposal by the Commission within its Climate and Energy Package was to strengthen the EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
