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What are the objectives and the key points of the Communication? Where does the EU stand today on achieving its 20% reduction target? What...

Global CO2 emissions reach new all-time high in 2011

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EU meets Kyoto targets under first commitment period (2008-2012)

18 November 2015 marked the last day to comply with greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments. This means that Member States had to match their...

Member States approve addition of sectors to the carbon leakage list for 2014

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Commission sets out strategy to curb CO2 emissions from trucks, buses and coaches

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Commission welcomes approval of improved EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions

Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "These new rules will help Europe develop robust evidence-based climate policies and keep better track of...

Results of the public consultation on reducing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions – further acti…

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Commission welcomes early achievement of CO2 target for new cars

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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...

EU over-achieved first Kyoto emissions target, on track to meet 2020 objective

Connie Hedegaard, European Commissioner for Climate Action, said: "The EU is clearly delivering on its Kyoto commitments. The EU has reduced its emissions significantly...

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