Israel advances first Climate Bill as it bids to meet emission goals

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Israel advances first Climate Bill, with the draft legislation headed for the Knesset, as it looks to commit emissions to 27% by 2030.

The bill reflects a compromise reached after a tough battle between the Environmental Protection Ministry, which wanted more ambitious targets for emissions cuts, and the Finance Ministry, which fought against including any specific goals in primary legislation.

Read more here in Times of Israel.