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Climate change: what the EU is doing
EU countries are working to fight climate change and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Fit for 55: why the EU is toughening CO2 emission standards for cars and vans
New proposed rules aim to increase CO2 emission reductions targets for new cars and vans, to ensure that the automotive sector contributes to the EU’s climate goals.
European Green Deal
The European Green Deal aims to create a cleaner, healthier and climate-neutral Europe by transforming the way we produce and consume.
Fit for 55: increasing the uptake of greener fuels in the aviation and maritime sectors
The proposed ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime regulations aim to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels by aircraft and ships to reduce their environmental footprint.
Fit for 55: towards more sustainable transport
The alternative fuels infrastructure regulation will ensure enough alternative fuels refuelling and recharging stations across the EU by 2030.
Fit for 55: reform of the EU emissions trading system
The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is the EU’s key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The EU is working on its revision.
8 ways life in the EU is becoming greener
EU rules to lower the EU's carbon footprint will reshape the way we live, work and travel. Here are some examples of what life in the EU will look like in 2030.
Fit for 55: reducing emissions from transport, buildings, agriculture and waste
The effort sharing regulation (ESR) sets a target for each EU member state to cut greenhouse gas emissions in a number of economic sectors, which currently represent around 60% of total EU emissions.
