A draft of a proposed EU compromise solution has shown that the bloc is considering including a clause to reduce its 2040 climate target in the future if it turns out that the forests of member states do not absorb enough carbon dioxide emissions from the air to meet the target.
EU Considers Lowering 2040 Climate Target Due to Ineffective Forests
The European Union is considering a clause to lower its 2040 climate target. This will happen if member states' forests fail to absorb enough CO2 emissions from the atmosphere to meet current commitments.