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In 2015, the transport sector contributed 25.8 % of total EU-28 greenhouse gas emissions. The figure decreases to 21 % if international aviation and maritime emissions are excluded. Emissions from t ransport (including aviation but excluding international shipping) in 2015  were 23 % above 1990 levels despite a decline between 2008 and 2013. Emissions increased by almost 2 % compared with 2014.  International aviation experienced the largest percentage increase in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels (+105 %), followed by international shipping (+22 %) and road transport (+19 %). Emissions need to fall by around two thirds by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, in order to meet the long-term 60 % greenhouse gas emission reduction target as set out in the 2011 Transport White Paper.

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The level of car ownership in the EU-28 area is growing rapidly, especially in the EU-13, where the size of the fleet in countries with relatively lower car ownership levels are increasing. Growth in private vehicle ownership has been shown to lead to an increase in the use of private vehicles and in subsequent environmental effects, while decreasing the attractiveness of public transport or non-motorised transport modes. While the number of passenger cars per capita increased by 20 % between 2000 and 2013, the number of buses per capita remained stable. The number of trucks per unit of GDP (truck intensity) increased slightly between 2005 and 2013 and is generally higher in the EU-13, with Bulgaria and Poland displaying the highest values in 2013. In the EU-28, the percentage of diesel cars in the total car fleet continues to increase. In 2013, 38 % of the EU-28 car fleet had diesel engines. This 'dieselisation' is particularly high in  France (68 %), Luxembourg (65 %) and Belgium (63 %), with Austria and Spain also showing values above 50 %. 

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Major activities already exist in the European Arctic, including high population density, infrastructure and economic engagement both on-shore and off-shore.

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The Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 requires Member States to record information for each new van registered in its territory. Every year, each Member State shall submit to the Commission all the information related to their new registrations. In particular, the following details are required for each new van registered: manufacturer name, type approval number, type, variant, version, make and commercial name, specific emissions of CO2, mass of the vehicle, wheel base, track width, fuel type and fuel mode. Additional information, such as engine power and engine capacity were also submitted.

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Noise pollution is a major environmental concern in Europe. Explore NOISE maps to see environmental noise from roads, railways, airports, industry and in cities where you live.

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The Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 requires Member States to record information for each new passenger car registered in its territory. Every year, each Member State shall submit to the Commission all the information related to their new registrations. In particular, the following details are required for each new passenger car registered: manufacturer name, type approval number, type, variant, version, make and commercial name, specific emissions of CO2, mass of the vehicle, wheel base, track width, engine capacity, fuel type and fuel mode. Additional information, such as engine power, were also submitted. Data for EU-28 are reported in the main database.

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The map base are the climatic regions in Europe. The map considers 6 extreme weather events and their probability of occurrence in future (2050 and beyond), and their probability of impacting on transport infrastructure (3 threshold levels: 33%, 66%, 99%).

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Transport demand is closely linked to economic activity: in periods of growth, economic output goes up, more goods are transported and more people travel. The impacts of transport on human health, the environment and climate change are closely linked to the choice of fuel. Clean alternative fuels, including electricity, are already available and can constitute viable options to petrol and diesel. Trip length plays a role in determining the suitability of the fuel type.

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A wide range of transport options exists, but choosing the one with lowest emissions is not always straightforward. One way to measure your environmental impact is to look at the CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre travelled.

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EU progress in meeting emission ceilings (for compliance and for environmental objectives) of the four main air pollutants regulated in the 2001 National Emission Ceilings Directive

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Graph showing progression of average emissions for new cars versus 2015 and 2020 targets

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A wide range of transport options exists, but choosing the one with lowest emissions is not always straightforward. One way to measure your environmental impact is to look at the CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre travelled.

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Transport demand is closely linked to economic activity: in periods of growth, economic output goes up, more goods are transported and more people travel. The impacts of transport on human health, the environment and climate change are closely linked to the choice of fuel. Clean alternative fuels, including electricity, are already available and can constitute viable options to petrol and diesel. Trip length plays a role in determining the suitability of the fuel type.

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In 2015, the transport sector contributed 25.8 % of total EU-28 greenhouse gas emissions. The figure decreases to 21 % if international aviation and maritime emissions are excluded. Emissions from t ransport (including aviation but excluding international shipping) in 2015  were 23 % above 1990 levels despite a decline between 2008 and 2013. Emissions increased by almost 2 % compared with 2014.  International aviation experienced the largest percentage increase in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels (+105 %), followed by international shipping (+22 %) and road transport (+19 %). Emissions need to fall by around two thirds by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, in order to meet the long-term 60 % greenhouse gas emission reduction target as set out in the 2011 Transport White Paper.

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The level of car ownership in the EU-28 area is growing rapidly, especially in the EU-13, where the size of the fleet in countries with relatively lower car ownership levels are increasing. Growth in private vehicle ownership has been shown to lead to an increase in the use of private vehicles and in subsequent environmental effects, while decreasing the attractiveness of public transport or non-motorised transport modes. While the number of passenger cars per capita increased by 20 % between 2000 and 2013, the number of buses per capita remained stable. The number of trucks per unit of GDP (truck intensity) increased slightly between 2005 and 2013 and is generally higher in the EU-13, with Bulgaria and Poland displaying the highest values in 2013. In the EU-28, the percentage of diesel cars in the total car fleet continues to increase. In 2013, 38 % of the EU-28 car fleet had diesel engines. This 'dieselisation' is particularly high in  France (68 %), Luxembourg (65 %) and Belgium (63 %), with Austria and Spain also showing values above 50 %. 

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Noise pollution is a major environmental concern in Europe. Explore NOISE maps to see environmental noise from roads, railways, airports, industry and in cities where you live.

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Major activities already exist in the European Arctic, including high population density, infrastructure and economic engagement both on-shore and off-shore.

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The map base are the climatic regions in Europe. The map considers 6 extreme weather events and their probability of occurrence in future (2050 and beyond), and their probability of impacting on transport infrastructure (3 threshold levels: 33%, 66%, 99%).

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EU progress in meeting emission ceilings (for compliance and for environmental objectives) of the four main air pollutants regulated in the 2001 National Emission Ceilings Directive

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Graph showing progression of average emissions for new cars versus 2015 and 2020 targets

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