The European Union is on track towards overachieving its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse emissions by 20%, according to a report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Emissions in Europe decreased by 23% between 1990 and 2014 and reached the lowest levels on record. Projections show that a 25% reduction is possible in 2020. The report does note that 2014 was unusually warm year, which lowered energy demand and contributed to a further emission reduction. And progress is slowing, Europe is greening its economy at a slower pace. To achieve the 2030 goals, like a 40% emission reduction and a greater share of renewables in the energy mix, a lot of work still needs to be done. But for 2020, the EU is on track towards the greenhouse gas target.
Greenhouse gas emissions in Europe reached the lowest levels on record
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