EMEA > EU further decouples emissions, economic growth but warns tougher transport CO2 limits needed

EU further decouples emissions, economic growth but warns tougher transport CO2 limits needed

Published 13:43 on November 7, 2017  /  Last updated at 13:50 on November 7, 2017  /  EMEA, EU ETS

The EU cut its greenhouse gas output by 0.7% in 2016 while growing its GDP 1.9%, showing a further decoupling between emissions and economic growth, though the bloc warned that its 2030 target was in jeopardy without the tougher limits for transport that it will propose on Wednesday.
The EU cut its greenhouse gas output by 0.7% in 2016 while growing its GDP 1.9%, showing a further decoupling between emissions and economic growth, though the bloc warned that its 2030 target was in jeopardy without the tougher limits for transport that it will propose on Wednesday.


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