📉 EU's fossil CO2 emissions reach lowest level in 60 years

📉 EU's fossil CO2 emissions reach lowest level in 60 years

EU countries reduced their carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels by 8 percent in 2023 compared to 2022. More than half of the reduction in emissions came from the use of cleaner electricity.

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  • EU countries reduced their carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels by 8 percent in 2023 compared to 2022.
  • More than half of the reduction in emissions came from the use of cleaner electricity.
  • The EU built a record amount of solar panels and wind turbines in 2023.

Record reduction shows the way forward

The European Union managed to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels by 8 percent during 2023 compared to the year before. This pushed emissions down to the lowest level in 60 years, a reduction that is the strongest annual decrease in emissions since the pandemic year 2020.

A large part of the emissions reduction can be attributed to the transition to cleaner electricity production. During 2023, the EU set a record in the installation of solar panels and wind turbines and was also able to increase production from hydroelectric and nuclear power plants previously affected by drought and repairs.

This success was complemented by a reduced demand for electricity, partly thanks to favorable weather. The remaining reduction came from sectors such as industry, where high gas prices have driven efficiencies, and the transport sector.

Source: The Guardian

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