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In 2019, EU fossil CO2 emissions fell while global emissions continued to rise, according to JRC

Brussels, 09/09/2020 (Agence Europe)

Fossil CO₂ emissions from the EU Member States and the UK fell in 2019, while globally, these emissions continued to rise, but at a slightly slower pace, according to a study published on 9 September by the Joint Research Centre (JRC).

The study confirms that the EU has succeeded in decoupling economic growth from emissions contributing to climate change.

It shows that EU and UK CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion decreased by 3.8% in 2019 compared to the previous year. 

This brings...