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...
Commission adopts two ETS regulations on monitoring, reporting, verification and accreditation
Today the European Commission completed the adoption procedure under comitology process for two Regulations on monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and on...
Advancing cooperation between the EU and Pacific countries ahead of new global climate deal
During a visit to Papua New Guinea, where he addressed the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum, Commissioner Arias Cañete said: "The EU and the Pacific...
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...
Impacts of the move to 30% EU greenhouse gas emissions cut
The measures taken to support energy-intensive industries against the risk of carbon leakage are also examined as required under the ETS (Emissions Trading System)...
COP24 side event: European strategic vision for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction
The European Commission will host a series of side events on strategies and perspectives for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction on 12-13 December at...
CO2 emissions from new cars down by 3% in 2011
Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: "Europe's car manufacturers are delivering towards the 2015 CO2 targets. These data confirm that there's steady progress in...
Questions and Answers on the Communication Analysis of options to move beyond 20% greenhouse...
What are the objectives and the key points of the Communication? Where does the EU stand today on achieving its 20% reduction target? What...
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...
EU and Iceland sign agreement for joint fulfilment of second phase of Kyoto Protocol
They have committed to jointly achieve a 20% reduction in their combined greenhouse gas emissions for the period 2013-2020 compared to the level in...
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