https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2015/europe/mitigating-climate-change en Plone https://www.eea.europa.eu/eea-print-logo.gif https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2015/europe/mitigating-climate-change https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2015/europe/mitigating-climate-change/keymessage-2015-02-03-1314969559?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2015/europe/mitigating-climate-change/keymessage-2015-02-03-1314969559?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The EU aims to decarbonise its energy system and cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 95% by 2050. To achieve this goal, it has set a binding target of reducing emissions by at least 40% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. Further efforts beyond currently implemented climate and energy policies are required to keep the EU on track towards these objectives. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Nicole Kobosil https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2015/europe/mitigating-climate-change/keymessage-2015-02-03-0571267836?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2015/europe/mitigating-climate-change/keymessage-2015-02-03-0571267836?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic EU greenhouse gas emissions have been decreasing and are now 19% below 1990 levels. Latest data confirm that the EU is on track to overachieve its 2020 target of a 20% reduction compared to 1990 levels. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Nicole Kobosil