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Putting ETS on hold: EU countries advocate reform of emissions trading system
Putting ETS on hold: EU countries advocate reform of emissions trading system

According to leaders of a number of countries, EU ETS standards are leading to deindustrialization in the name of decarbonization

The fate of Antarctica depends on CO2 emissions. What is the worst-case scenario for humanity?
The fate of Antarctica depends on CO2 emissions. What is the worst-case scenario for humanity?

Even with reduced pollution, glaciers will continue to melt, but at a slower rate

EU industry must accelerate eco-transformation to avoid losing market share – EEA
EU industry must accelerate eco-transformation to avoid losing market share – EEA

Energy-intensive industries still account for 27% of CO2 emissions in the European Union

In the EU, the greenhouse footprint per capita has decreased by 10%
In the EU, the greenhouse footprint per capita has decreased by 10%

At the same time, emissions from industry are lower than emissions from consumption

China has reduced CO2 emissions for the first time since 2022. The key factor is renewable energy sources
China has reduced CO2 emissions for the first time since 2022. The key factor is renewable energy sources

Solar, wind, and nuclear energy compensated for the growth in electricity demand in the country

A year of climate records: warming accelerated despite the Paris Agreement
A year of climate records: warming accelerated despite the Paris Agreement

Greenhouse gas emissions are one and a half times higher than in the pre-industrial period

Denmark offers farmers compensation for refusing to cultivate land
Denmark offers farmers compensation for refusing to cultivate land

The state will compensate for lost income and up to 100% of non-profit investment costs

CO2 emissions in the EU rose by 9 million tons in the third quarter of 2025 – Eurostat
CO2 emissions in the EU rose by 9 million tons in the third quarter of 2025 – Eurostat

However, some countries have significantly reduced their emissions, notably Estonia, which has cut emissions by 17.4%

Data for calculating CO2 emissions: the government has approved coefficients for energy consumers
Data for calculating CO2 emissions: the government has approved coefficients for energy consumers

The indicators will allow for more accurate calculation of CO2 emissions in accordance with the European CBAM mechanism

Singapore will be the first country in the world to introduce a "green" aviation tax. The program will be tested starting in April
Singapore will be the first country in the world to introduce a "green" aviation tax. The program will be tested starting in April

The country aims to increase the share of clean aviation fuel to 5% by 2030

The EU is the first in the world to establish voluntary rules for startups on CO2 removal
The EU is the first in the world to establish voluntary rules for startups on CO2 removal

Climate startups will be able to apply for official certification as early as spring