11 Amendments of Guillaume BALAS related to 2018/2974(RSP)
Amendment 28 #
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that, according to the IPCC 1.5 Special report, limiting global warming to 1.5°C with no or limited overshoot implies to reach net-close to zero greenhouse gas (GHG)1a emissions globally by 2060 at the latest, and to cap global GHG emissions by 2030 to around 25-30 GtCO2eq per year; __________________ 1a The concept of Carbon neutrality is scientifically problematic as it assumes that gas emissions can be equivalent when in reality their lifetimes and effects in different parts of the atmosphere are so complex and multiple that any real compensation is impossible. The IPCC changes for example the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of the different types of gases every few years and with different year time horizons. This cannot be reflected through a compensation system, which would lead us towards more GHG and will prove inefficient. The EU should instead aim towards a close-to zero emission objective that would avoid any loopholes and would not give polluters a right to do so. The European Union should seek to implement decarbonisation in every polluting sectors, accompanying workers, citizens and companies, giving them a clear objective and timeframe; predictability that would ensure an effective and concrete decarbonisation. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes)
Amendment 32 #
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls its demand expressed in its COP23 resolution for the Commission to prepare by COP24 a mid-century zero emissions strategy for the Union; welcomes in this regard the publication of the Commission Communication "A Clean Planet for all – A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy"; asks the Member States to agree on a net-zero 2050 strategy, as part of the future Europe debate, at the special EU summit in Sibiu in May 2019;
Amendment 41 #
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Regrets in this regard that the publication of the Commission Communication "A Clean Planet for all – A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy" fails to propose a strong framework to reduce long term greenhouse gas emissions when relying on a climate neutral economy; underlines that such a climate neutral economy means compensating GHG emissions whereas it is proven that emissions do not equal one another; such a system would therefore slow down the transition and prove inefficient to decarbonize the economy;
Amendment 43 #
Paragraph 5
5. NotStresses that the strategy presents eight pathways for the economic, technological and social transformation needed for the Union to comply with the long-term tswift actions from the local and regional levels to the national level will be required to reach close-to zero GHG emissions1a by 2050 at the latest; calls on the Mempberature goal of the Paris Agree States to put in place clear targets and policies and provide investment; stresses that there are many ways to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest, but that this requires swift action fromupport for zero pathways and adopt long-term strategies as foreseen in the Governance Regulation; __________________ 1a The concept of Carbon neutrality is scientifically problematic as it assumes that gas emissions can be equivalent when in reality their lifetimes and effects in different parts of the atmosphere are so complex and multiple that any real compensation is impossible. The IPCC changes for example the Glocbal and regional levels to the national level; calls on the Member StaWarming Potential (GWP) of the different types of gases every few years and with different year time horizons. This cannot be reflectesd to put in place clear targets and policies andhrough a compensation system, which would lead us towards more GHG and will provide investment support for net-zero pathways and adopt long-term strategies as foreseen efficient. The EU should instead aim towards a close-to zero emission objective that would avoid any loopholes and would not give polluters a right to do so. The European Union should seek to implement decarbonisation in every polluting sectors, accompanying workers, citizens and companies, giving the Governance Regulation; m a clear objective and timeframe; predictability that would ensure an concrete decarbonisation. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes)
Amendment 71 #
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the inclusion of two pathways aiming at reaching netConsiders that the EU should aim towards zero GHG emissions by 2050, and considers this mid-century objective as the only one compatible with the Union's commitments undermid-century to comply with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 94 #
Paragraph 9
9. Notes however that those pathways rely to a large extent on carbon removal technologies, including through carbon capture and storage and direct air capture, that yet have to prove their feasibility; considers that the EU net-zero strategy should not overly rely on such technologies, which should complement direct emissions reductions; believes that further action by 2030 is needed if the Union is to avoid relying on carbon removal technologies that would entail significant risks for ecosystems, biodiversity and food security as confirmed by the IPCC 1.5 report;
Amendment 157 #
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that reaching net-zero GHG emissions in 2050 in the most cost- efficient manner1a, requires raising and aligning the 2030 ambition level with net- zero 2050 scenarios; believes it is of upmost importance that the Union sends a clear message, at the latest during the UN Climate Summit in New York in September 2019, that it stands ready to review its contribution to the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 233 #
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the central importance of a renewable-based power sector and asks the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary action in that regard as it will have spill-over effects across all economic sectors; highlights that all pathways assumeto achieve a full decarbonisation of the power sector by 2050, a drastic reductionwe will need to stop the use of fossil fuels and ainvest strong increasely in renewable energies and innovation;
Amendment 326 #
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for rapid implementation of the EU ETS Innovation Fund and for the start of the first call for proposals in 2019; calls for the inclusion in the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework of adequate financial means for supporting investments in the demonstration of low- carbon industrial breakthrough technologiesa massive EU investment plan to foster the decarbonisation of the economy and accompany workers, citizens and companies towards the target of zero emissions by 2050;
Amendment 331 #
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that in order for the Union to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, substantial private investments need to be mobilised; believes that this requires long- term planning and regulatory stability and predictability for investors and that future EU-regulations need to take this into consideration, especially for the period up to, and post 2030; stresses therefore that the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Action Plan adopted in March 2018 should be prioritised;.
Amendment 400 #
Paragraph 35
35. Highlights the merit of strengthening the interoperability between EU policy instruments and third countries' equivalents, notably carbon markets;