Emissions: Italy must reduce them by 43.7% by 2030

In the’European Union comes the grip emission of greenhouse gasses: the European parliament she Member States agreed to increase the reduction targetspollution produced by all those activities that are not covered by the emissions trading system (agriculture, construction, transport and waste). Europe will have to reduce total emissions from these sectors by 40% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels.

Previously, Italy had a target of 33% compared to 43.7% now. The reduction will not take place in the same way in every country, but is calculated on the basis of Procapite GDP and cost effectiveness. For example, Germany will have to reduce emissions by 50% and Poland by 17.7% if the country’s emissions reduction process decarbonization it’s more complex.

Each state will have to follow a path characterized by intermediate steps. However, the agreement provides for a certain flexibility since the most virtuous countries will be able to transfer emission quotas to the countries most in difficulty, even if they have to respect certain limits: 10% for the period 2021-2025 and 15% for 2026-2030. Countries can too “to lend” of allowances for the following year if they have problems meeting the current year’s target. In addition, if you pollute less in a given year, the amount saved can be used in subsequent years.