Small chimneys – big emissions

The Danish Government and the European Commission have separately presented proposals for emission standards for new boilers and stoves. But to achieve noticeable near-term air pollution reductions it is essential to combine such standards with measures for existing installations.

Melting of Siberian permafrost not far away

A climate tipping point that many fear is the melting of the Siberian permafrost. This would lead to the decomposition of the extremly carbon-rich soils found there and inevitably run-away climate change. Such a scenario could be reality at a global temperature increase of only 1.5 degrees ..

Every breath we take – Signals 2013 focuses on air quality in Europe

The 2013 edition of the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) Signals report takes a closer look on air quality. The report “Every breath we take” consists of short and accessible articles covering a wide range of aspects related to air quality.

Consultation on future international climate policy

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on how to best shape an international climate change regime between 2020 and 2030. The consultation consists of nine open questions, including how to to raise the over all ambition, what principles that should determine ..

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