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Now playing Next World News CO2 emissions have dropped under lockdown. Will it make a difference? Scientists say the reduction is likely to be only a “drop in the ocean” when it comes to turning around decades of climate change, but environmentalists are hopeful it will encourage a broader shift towards green energies. 20/05/2020
Now playing Next World News Euroviews. The EU’s “Green Recovery” could reward high polluters. Good data is crucial to prevent this ǀ View The carbon border tax could fill the void in global standards for tracking and verifying greenhouse gas emissions, including methane, and could encourage further climate innovation. Accurate data will play a crucial role. 07/05/2020
Now playing Next World News Euroviews. The EU’s COVID-19 budget and recovery plans must ensure a safe and healthy future for all ǀ View Billions of euros of collective public monies will be invested to restart Europe’s economy, as countries emerge from lockdown. The level of investment is set to spark a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the direction of our societies and to resonate in countries far from Europe. 06/05/2020