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https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-eus-co2-emissions-fall-5-in-three-months-after-post-covid-surge/>
"The EU’s emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from energy use have fallen by 5%
over the past three months compared with the same period in 2021, new analysis
shows.
The analysis for
Carbon Brief is based on a new near-real-time emissions
tracker developed by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). It
shows the recent fall in emissions has brought to an end a 16-month surge that
began in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The tracker draws on real-time data from the EU electricity and gas
transparency platforms, as well as on monthly Eurostat data on oil consumption.
It shows demand for fossil fuels is falling due to high prices and strong wind
and solar output, contrary to fears of a resurgence due to the energy crisis.
EU markets are responding with a surge in renewables, heat pumps and electric
vehicles. EU governments have also raised their ambition on the transition to
low-carbon energy.
The new analysis shows the energy crisis is already starting to push down EU
emissions. The response from markets and governments suggests this trend is
likely to accelerate."
Via
Future Crunch issue 190:
https://futurecrunch.com/
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
