BlackTortoise + 103 CM May 9, 2019 (edited) The European Union’s statistical office estimates CO2 emissions in EU countries “significantly decreased” in 2018 compared to 2017. Eurostat estimates CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion decreased 2.5% in 2018 compared to the previous year. While eight countries saw an increase in CO2 emissions over the past year, the other 20 EU countries saw a decrease. Six countries saw an emissions decrease of more than 4%, starting with Portugal, which boasts an incredible estimated 9% decrease in CO2 emissions. Portugal was followed by Bulgaria (-8.1%), Ireland (-6.8%), Germany (-5.4%), the Netherlands (-4.6%) and Croatia (-4.3%). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/9779945/8-08052019-AP-EN.pdf/9594d125-9163-446c-b650-b2b00c531d2b Edited May 9, 2019 by BlackTortoise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Kirkman + 8,860 May 9, 2019 So, will the world end or not in 12 years? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickW + 2,714 NW May 9, 2019 I'm dubious of the figures for Germany as they are building new coal fired (mainly Lignite) plant and phasing out Nuclear. http://airclim.org/acidnews/germany-still-constructing-new-coal-power-stations Same approach probably taken to measuring emissions as VW did for NOX and particulates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites