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Government adopts a sector-by-sector plan to reach 2050 climate goals. Germany agrees on EU regulation to make cars carbon neutral by 2035 (either zero emissions or net-zero). The government proposes new measures to help meet the 2030 climate target, including 80% renewables by 2030. Renewables are 42% of electricity.
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