European parliament labels nuclear and gas investments as ‘environmentally sustainable’ activities

An old fashioned gas power station with boats in a harbour in front

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Decision branded a disgrace by environmental groups

The European parliament voted on Wednesday to include gas and nuclear investments in the EU’s list of ‘environmentally sustainable economic activities’. Critics of the decision argue that it threatens Europe’s climate ambitions and undermines efforts to prevent greenwashing.