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The major challenge of finance in addressing climate-related risks
Scientists from the Commission's Joint Research Centre supported the European Environment Agency in mapping out the climate risks that Europe needs to prepare for over the next decade, identifying financial risks as a particular concern.
CO2 emissions from new cars and vans in 2022 down over a quarter since 2019 thanks to growing zero-emission vehicle sales
The final monitoring data published by the European Environment Agency today shows the average CO2 emissions of new cars registered in Europe fell further in 2022 to a new low of 27% below 2019 levels.
First Commission report on real-world CO2 emissions of cars and vans using data from on-board fuel consumption monitoring devices
Today, the Commission published its first report on the real-world CO2 emissions of new passenger cars and vans. The report is based on data collected in 2021 from fuel consumption monitors installed on-board of these vehicles.