EU passes law to restore 20% of bloc's land and sea by end of decade

Narrow vote sparks fury in Vienna where climate minister is threatened with legal action by coalition partners The EU has passed a landmark law to protect nature after a knife-edge vote, ending a months-long deadlock among member states spooked by fierce protests from farmers.But a last-minute change of heart by Austria's Green climate minister, whose vote is credited with saving the proposal, sparked fury in Vienna - with the party of chancellor Karl Nehammer announcing it would file criminal charges against her for alleged abuse of power. Continue reading...