CO2 emissions in EU rise by 1.8 percent in 2017 while Germany records slight drop
Eurostat
CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion increased by 1.8 percent in 2017 in the European Union, while Germany recorded a slight drop of 0.2 percent. According to Eurostat, Finland and Denmark registered the largest emission reductions, while Malta and Estonia saw the strongest increases.
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For background, read the article Energy sector drives slight drop in German emissions in 2017.
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