EU Commission urges member states to plan for 3°C warming by 2100

The European Commission has issued a directive for EU countries to incorporate a 3°C temperature rise by 2100 into their climate adaptation plans, citing this year's extreme heat and wildfires as evidence of accelerating impacts. The move signals a shift from mitigation-only focus to adaptation, acknowledging that current emissions trajectories may lead to higher warming. This is a policy development that could influence EU-wide infrastructure and disaster preparedness spending.

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