Can Europe unite to fight climate change?

This month the European Commission launched their new ‘Fit for 55’ package, the latest instalment of the European Green Deal, which sets out a plan to reduce carbon emissions by 55% over the next nine years. 

The package was announced just days before widespread flooding wreaked havoc across parts of central Europe, leaving more than 200 dead and thousands unable to return to their homes. Extreme weather events linked to climate change are increasing in frequency and the pressure is on political leaders to take action. 

If the new plan is successful, the EU will reach climate neutrality by the middle of the century. But is it realistic for Europe to believe it can reach these targets in less than a decade and how difficult will it be for individual member states to agree on the measures? 

Guests: Derek Scally, Naomi O'Leary and Lara Marlowe. Hosted by Sorcha Pollak.

Produced by Declan Conlon, Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne Brennan. 

Opening music by Hugh Rodgers.

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