"We need new policies to face a new reality - policies which maintain Europe's competitiveness, protect our environment and make our energy supplies more secure," said Mr Barroso.

"Europe must lead the world into a new, or maybe one should say, post-industrial revolution, the development of a low-carbon economy."

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EU seeks huge energy revolution - The EU is to unveil sweeping new energy targets to combat environmental and political costs of oil and gas. [BBC Science]