EU greenhouse gas emissions fall by over 8% in 2023

The European Commission’s 2024 Climate Action Progress Report reveals that EU greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 8.3% in 2023, marking the largest annual decline in decades and bringing emissions 37% below 1990 levels. Emissions from power and industrial facilities under the EU Emissions Trading System saw a record 16.5% drop, with significant reductions in electricity production and heating, while other sectors also showed decreases. The report recommends further action for climate resilience in light of extreme weather events and stresses the need for enhanced adaptation efforts at all governance levels.

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