According to EEA’s new estimates, EU-27 and EU-15 GHG emissions both decreased by 6.9% in 2009 compared to 2008. Based on these estimates, the EU-27’s 2009 emissions stand approximately 17.3% below the 1990 level and, therefore, very close to the bloc’s target of cutting emissions 20% by 2020. The EU-15 stands 12.9% below the base-year level, exceeding its Kyoto commitment to an 8% reduction for the first time.You might also like:
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