European Initiative

Main summary :

The European Union has struck a deal which is arguably the most important since its foundation 50 years ago . The EU committed itself to lower its carbon dioxide emissions by 20% by 2020 from their 1990 level. It will be done by using renewables such as water, air, tidal power and biofuels.
Nuclear power, clean coal and renewables are the main types of energy to be used. After 2010, every new power station in Europe will have to have carbon capture and storage technology. From the next year carbon emissions from cars are to be radically reduced. However, the farmers can now reduce the carbon by growing plants for biofuels which are to constitute 10 % of all petrol. Nowadays there is a new limit for carbon emissions and as a result the carbon price will increase. Renewable energy is a very expensive method of energy. wind disturbs natural habitats and mass befouling in the Amazon could destroy its rain forests. Miliband introduced a climate change plan, which will help Britan to cut carbon emissions by 60% by the year 2050. In December, the UN will convene the key meeting in Indonesia to begin the discussions about what treaty will succeed Kyoto.

Main idea:
EU countries are some of the leading countries in the world. They are trying to reduce the carbon emissions in the future by using renewable energy. The EU countries got a detailed plan.


My opinion:
In my opinion I think the world should react to this matter because it is a critical matter and we all should work together so we can provide a better life for our next generation.