Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra has received approval for the role of the EU's climate chief after facing scrutiny from MEPs regarding his employment history and commitment to climate action. Hoekstra, formerly associated with Shell and McKinsey, emphasized his stance on the oil industry and pledged to phase out fossil fuel subsidies and support a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2040.Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra has received approval for the role of the EU's climate chief after facing scrutiny from MEPs regarding his employment history and commitment to climate action. Hoekstra, formerly associated with Shell and McKinsey, emphasized his stance on the oil industry and pledged to phase out fossil fuel subsidies and support a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2040.
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