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Absolute GHG emissions in the EU-27, 1970–2009: Climate change mitigation chapter SOER 2010
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Atmospheric concentration of CO2 (ppm): The figure shows the atmospheric concentration of CO2
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Radiative forcing of climate between 1750 and 2005: Summary of radiative forcing of different GHGs. The values represent the forcings in 2005 relative to the start of the industrial era (about 1750).
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ETS and non-ETS emission trends in the EU‑15 compared to respective targets, 2008–2010: -
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Atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations (CSI 013) - Assessment published Jan 2012: The global average concentrations of various greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached the highest levels ever recorded, and concentrations continue to increase. The combustion of fossil fuels from human activities and land-use changes are largely responsible for this increase. The concentration of all GHGs, including cooling aerosols that are relevant in the context of the 2 o C temperature target, reached a value of 399 ppm CO 2 equivalents in 2009. The concentration in 2009 of the six greenhouse gases (GHG) included in the Kyoto Protocol has reached 439 ppm CO 2 equivalent, an increase of 160 ppm (around +58%) compared to pre-industrial levels. The concentration of CO 2 , the most important greenhouse gas, reached a level of 386 ppm by 2009, and further increased to 389 ppm in 2010. This is an increase of approximately 110 ppm (around +39%) compared to pre-industrial levels.
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Absolute and relative gaps between average 2008–2011 non‑ETS emissions and Kyoto target for non‑ETS sectors: * 'EU‑15 (no overachievement)' corresponds to the situation of the EU‑15 where all surplus Kyoto units from target overachievement in the EU‑15 are not taken into account, to reflect the possibility that Member States with a surplus could use any remaining allowances for their own purposes and not necessarily make them available to compensate for Member States with a shortfall. Subsequent to the effect of allocation of allowances to the EU ETS, the target and annual emissions are those of the sectors not covered by the EU ETS. The target for non-ETS sectors corresponds to the difference between the initial permissible emissions and the amount of allowances allocated under the EU ETS. A positive value indicates a country for which average 2008–2011 non‑ETS emissions were lower than the annual target. The assessment is based on average 2008–2011 emissions and the planned use of flexible mechanisms, as well as the expected effect of LULUCF activities. EU‑15 values are the sum of the gaps/surplus for the 15 EU Member States party to Burden-Sharing Agreement. For Croatia, Iceland and Switzerland, total emissions are used as they have currently no installations under the EU ETS.
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Gap between average 2008–2009 total GHG emissions and Kyoto targets (without the use of carbon sinks and flexible mechanisms): -
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Perspective on EU ETS cap until 2050: -
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Effort split between ETS and non‑ETS emissions to achieve Kyoto compliance: Effort split between ETS and non‑ETS emissions to achieve Kyoto compliance
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Projected gaps between emissions and Kyoto units in Europe: Projected gap between EU‑15 GHG emissions and Kyoto units (emission rights) during the Kyoto commitment period 2008–2012
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