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Netherlands: Extra measures required to meet 2020 greenhouse gas reduction targets
The government of Netherlands declared on Monday it would meet its objective to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% in the year 2020 from 1990s level, only if extra measures will be taken.
read more... 21/06/2017
Global electricity sector emissions might hit a peak in 2026
Global emissions of greenhouse gases from the electricity sector are likely to peak in 2026, but will still be above levels required to limit temperature increases according to the Paris climate dealt, as shown in a research on Thursday.
read more... 16/06/2017
Norway prohibits the use of heating oil in buildings
Norway will ban the use of oil and paraffin to heat buildings starting from 2020 to cut domestic emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases, the government spokesman declared on Thursday.
read more... 16/06/2017
Statoil vows to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 3 mln tonnes 2030
Norwegian energy giant Statoil pledges to cut its annual carbon dioxide emissions by 3 million tonnes a year by 2030 from 2017 levels and become more efficient as part of efforts to combat climate change.
read more... 09/03/2017
Sweden establishes target to phase out greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
Sweden established a target on Thursday of phasing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, among the most ambitious by any developed country and disregarding ambiguity about climate change policies under U.S. President Donald Trump.
read more... 03/02/2017