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EU: Decline in Sales of Electric and Diesel Vehicles in 2024
The European Union’s automotive market saw a modest but encouraging growth of 1.1 percent in new car sales in October 2024, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). As reported by the Serbian Association of Vehicle and…
EU Economy Greenhouse Gas Emissions: -2.6 percent in Q2 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions were estimated at 790 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq), a 2.6 percent decrease compared with the same quarter of 2023 (812 million tonnes of CO2-eq). The EU’s gross…
Stricter EU Regulations for Wastewater Treatment
The European Council has officially approved the revised European Union directive on wastewater treatment, introducing new regulations as part of the EU’s Zero Pollution Action Plan. The updates include extending the rules to smaller settlements, meaning that member states will…
Tax Hikes Hinder Gas Price Drop, Raise Electricity Costs
In the first half of 2024, average household electricity prices in the EU recorded a small rise compared with the second half of 2023, from 28.3 euros per 100 kWh to 28.9 euros per 100 kWh. Despite reductions in the…
Marked Increase in EU Exports of Recyclables in 2023
In 2023, the EU exported 8.5 million tonnes of recyclable products (paper, plastic and glass) to extra-EU countries, a 34 percent increase from 2022 (6.4 million tonnes), while imports dropped by 19 percent to 3.2 million tonnes, down from 4.0…
Why the 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target Is Crucial
1. Why is it important for the climate, the economy and jobs in Europe? Economy and jobs Maintaining the ambition of the EU car CO2 standards, including the 2035 100 percent zero emission target is crucial for providing carmakers and…
Wind Turbine Orders and Supply Chain Investments Are Up – But Urgent Action Is Required on Grids, Permitting And Auction Design
In the first half (H1) of 2024 Europe added 6.4 GW of new wind energy capacity: 5.3 GW onshore and 1.1 GW offshore. The EU-27 built 5.7 GW of this: 4.7 GW onshore and 1 GW offshore. Germany built the…