EU emissions fell 1.6% in 2025, report says
The European Environment Agency's annual review finds the bloc still on track for its 2030 climate targets, though progress must speed up.
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What happened
The European Environment Agency published its annual progress review, finding the EU is still on track to meet its 2030 climate targets. Preliminary figures show emissions fell by 1.6% in 2025. New projections, however, point to a growing gap between targets and delivery in transport, buildings and industry.
Why it matters
Pressure on transport, buildings and industry is widening the gap between targets and delivery.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 6:05 AM ET: The European Environment Agency published its annual Trends and Projections in Europe report, saying the EU is still on track for its 2030 climate targets.
- Nov 10, 5:10 AM ET: Coverage highlighted that new projections expose difficulties meeting the 2030 target as transport, buildings and industry face pressure.
Coverage
- EU Emissions Fall Again, but Brussels Faces a Growing Gap Between Climate Targets and Delivery (eutoday.net)
- Trends and projections: EU on track for 2030 emissions targets, but progress must accelerate (eea.europa.eu)
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