Global CO2 emissions reach new all-time high in 2011
In the EU CO2 emissions dropped by 3% to 7.5 tonnes per capita. Emissions in the US and Japan fell 2%. OECD countries now...
Agreement reached on cutting CO2 emissions from cars further in 2020
Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, said:
"The European Parliament and the EU governments reach a deal on the European Commission's car emissions proposal:...
Emissions trading: greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 8,7% in 2019
Emissions of greenhouse gases from all operators covered by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) in 2019 reduced overall by 8.7% compared to...
The European Commission in search of the best climate solutions in Europe
Commissioner Hedegaard said: "The Challenge is a great opportunity to move beyond mere talking about climate change. By submitting your project, you help us...
Doha conference must lay the foundations for the 2015 global climate deal
Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said: " Doha must build on the breakthrough we achieved in Durban and make progress in preparation...
Commission launches public consultation on revision of EU greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting rules
The Commission intends to propose the revision later this year in order to include new monitoring and reporting needs arising from recent legislation (in...
European Union making deeper emission cuts than promised
The European Union is ahead of schedule in its promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2012. The Commission's annual report shows that the...
ETS & aviation discussed in U.S. Senate hearing
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Commission approves over €31 million co-funding for climate projects
The projects are located in 12 EU Member States – Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the...
EU greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2019 to the lowest level in three decades
The Commission today adopted its annual EU Climate Action Progress Report, covering the EU's progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. Greenhouse gas...
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