CLIMATE DEAL: key points

Key points of the climate deal struck at the EU summit

Key points of the climate deal struck at the EU summit

20 per cent binding cut in CO2 emissions by 2020

30 per cent cut in CO2 emissions by 2020 if other states such as US, India and China agree to join global deal

binding target of 20 per cent for renewables in overall EU energy mix

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binding target to boost energy efficiency by 20 per cent by 2020

Proposal expected in 2008/9 on pushing energy efficient light bulbs

agreement acknowledges contribution of nuclear energy in meeting emissions reductions targets

a high-level group on nuclear safety to be set up

greater separation of energy generation and distribution planned but no definite targets set.