The European
Union has many programs which include the use of more renewable energies,
European energy recovery program, energy progress program and others. All this
programs are made in order to fight against global warming and pollution. The
use of renewable energies, such as wind, solar or hydro-electric power will
reduce one state’s dependence on other state and the import of energies such as
petroleum. Also, the renewable industry could also reduce the level of unemployment
in Europe.
In March, 2013, the
European Commission published its first Renewable Energy Progress report. The
majority of the State members increased their renewable energy consumption
during the last years, which is a good sign for the European Commission. A
proposal for limiting land conversion for bio fuel production was published as
well, and eventually the use of food based bio fuels was reduced from 10% to
5%.
The EU aims to
reach 20% share of energy from renewable sources by 2020 and 10% specifically
in the transport sector.
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