European Union countries are edging towards a deal on how to share the burden of cutting greenhouse gas emissions within the EU, with states poised to accept national targets proposed by Brussels last year, according to diplomats and a draft document seen by Reuters. The EU’s “effort sharing” policy sets national goals for its 27 member states to reduce emissions in sectors like transport and buildings, adding up to a 40% cut in relevant emissions by 2030, from 2005 levels. Buildings and transport are problem sectors for the climate. Buildings produce 36% of EU greenhouse gases and transport emissions have increased in recent years. Both need tackling for the EU to meet its overall climate targets and contribute to global efforts to stop catastrophic levels of global […]