Greece’s first Climate Law to end lignite use by 2028
Ambitious new sectoral energy and climate goals will be included in Greece’s first Climate Law, including the decommissioning of all lignite plants by 2028 at the latest. At the same time, the prohibition of oil use for heating and a large number of electric cars are expected to lead to significant CO2 reductions. The highlights […]
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