The European Union is at risk of missing its 2030 climate change targets due to uncertainty about whether enough funding will be invested in the transition to a low-carbon economy, auditors said on Monday. The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has highlighted the funding shortfall in a report on the progress of the 27 EU countries in achieving their environmental goals – including their binding commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. (Kate Abnett)