EU lawmakers back natural gas, nuclear energy as sustainable activities

The green labeling system from the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, defines what qualifies as an investment in sustainable energy.

European Union
EU legislators rejected an objection to the proposal in a 328-278 vote.
AP Brussels
1 min read Last Updated : Jul 06 2022 | 4:22 PM IST

European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday to include natural gas and nuclear in the bloc's list of sustainable activities.

The European Commission earlier this year made the controversial proposal as part of its plans for building a climate-friendly future, dividing member countries and drawing outcry from environmentalists as greenwashing.

EU legislators rejected an objection to the proposal in a 328-278 vote.

The green labeling system from the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, defines what qualifies as an investment in sustainable energy.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Topics :European UnionNuclear energySustainabilitynatural gas

First Published: Jul 06 2022 | 4:22 PM IST

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