Briefing

Recent trends and projections in EU greenhouse gas emissions

Briefing Published 26 Oct 2018 Last modified 06 Apr 2021

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the European Union (EU) increased by 0.6 % in 2017, according to preliminary estimates from Member States, mostly because of road transport. Without further robust and ambitious policies and measures, those currently in place at national level will be insufficient to achieve the reduction targets set for 2030.

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