The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said that emissions had fallen by 5 per cent over the past three months compared to the same time last year.
Its analysis is based on a new near-real-time emissions tracker, developed by CREA, which shows the recent fall in emissions has brought to an end a 16-month surge following significant falls during the pandemic.
The Covid-19 lockdowns had a dramatic impact on emissions, which fell by a record amount in 2020. But the drop was temporary and emissions surged back as economies reopened.
The tracker draws on real-time data from the EU electricity and gas transparency platforms, as well as on monthly Eurostat data on oil consumption. It shows demand for fossil fuels is currently falling due to high prices and strong wind and solar output, contrary to fears of a resurgence due to the energy crisis.
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