BERLIN, March 26 (BNA): Voters in Berlin go to the polls this weekend to decide on a proposal that would force the city government to dramatically ramp up climate targets for the German capital. Critics warn it can be very expensive.
Sunday’s referendum, which attracted significant financial support from US-based philanthropists, calls for Berlin to become climate-neutral by 2030. The goal means that in less than eight years, the city will not be allowed to contribute more to global warming, according to the Associated Press. Press (AP).
An existing law sets the deadline for achieving this goal at 2045, which is also Germany’s national goal.
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