EU-15 on target for Kyoto, despite mixed performances

Inspite of all the hoopla surrounding the EU with regards to emission targets during the last few days a recent press release shows that it is very much on target to meet its overall targets for the period 2008-2012. The EU-15 should meet its collective target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 8 % for the period 2008–2012. Part of this decrease will come from emission reduction projects that EU countries will finance in other countries, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).Emission performance remains mixed in the EU-15. A few Member States are still off their Kyoto track. However, if the expected outstanding performance of other Member States is taken into account, the EU-15 as a whole should meet its Kyoto commitment.

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