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Changes (%) in greenhouse gas emissions (Kyoto gases) and sinks by source category in the EU, 1990-2008 (weighted by global warming potentials from IPCC’s SAR): International bunkers are international transport emissions (Memo items: international aviation and international maritime transport) and are shown in the chart because they are the fastest growing source of emissions in the EU. They are however not included in the national totals reported as part of the national greenhouse gas inventories under the UNFCCC. The sector LULUCF (Land use, land use change and forestry) is not included in the national totals under the UNFCCC either. LULUCF in the EU is a net carbon sink, resulting from higher removals by sinks than emissions from sources. A positive change in LULUCF means a reduction in emissions (i.e. a removal of emissions).
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EEA: Current EU measures insufficient to prevent further increase of CO2 emissions after the year 2000: Located in Press room › News
Energy-related emissions of acidifying substances (ENER 006) - Assessment published Aug 2011: Energy-related emissions account for only 2% of NH 3 emissions but 95% of NO x and SO 2 emissions from the EEA-32 in 2008. They fell by 4%, 5% and 17% respectively between 2007 and 2008 in EEA32 countries (Since 1990, these energy related emissions declined by 35% and 75% for NO x and SO 2 respectively but increased by 103% for NH 3 in the EU-27 and declined by 30% (NO x ) and 71% (SO 2 ) and increased by 106% (NH 3 ) in EEA-32 member countries. However as noted earlier the percentage of energy related NH 3 emissions are insignificant compare dot the non-energy related NH 3 emissions. Most of the total reduction in pollutants contributing to acid deposition since 1990 is accounted for by lower SO 2 emissions from the energy-producing sector and lower NO x emissions from the transport sector. Despite significant progress and the EU-27 on not track to meet overall targets [1] , further reductions are needed to improve remaining local and transboundary air pollution issues, and for ensuring that individual countries meet emissions ceiling targets under the National Emissions Ceilings Directive (NECD) and the UNECE Gothenburg Protocol. [1] See Pollutant Specific Factsheet NOx
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Climate change — SOER synthesis chapter 2: Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Synthesis › The European environment – state and outlook 2010: Synthesis
Climate change mitigation - Why care? (Luxembourg): SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - climate change mitigation
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Climate change mitigation - State and impacts (Luxembourg): SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - climate change mitigation
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Country assessments › Luxembourg
Climate change mitigation - Drivers and pressures (Luxembourg): SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - climate change mitigation
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Country assessments › Luxembourg
Climate change mitigation - Outlook 2020 (Luxembourg): SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - climate change mitigation
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Country assessments › Luxembourg
Climate change mitigation - National Responses (Luxembourg): SOER Common environmental theme from Luxembourg - climate change mitigation
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Country assessments › Luxembourg
Air pollution - Drivers and pressures (Poland): SOER Common environmental theme from Poland
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Country assessments › Poland