Policy Document

Greening the power sector: benefits of an ambitious implementation of Europe’s environment and climate policies

Policy Document

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Topics: Energy Industry

Europe's electricity generation still relies largely on fossil fuels as an energy source and thus contributes to emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), dust and nitrogen oxides (NOx), among other pollutants. A new EEA assessment shows that with an ambitious implementation of new requirements under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, Member States can significantly reduce pollutant emissions and thus minimise their potential harmful effects on the environment and human health. There is also a close link between future reductions in pollutant emissions and EU climate and energy policy, which drives growth in renewables and the switch towards cleaner fuels in the remaining power plants. A more fundamental restructuring of the power sector is, however, needed to meet the EU's long-term decarbonisation targets. EEA, 2018, ' Greening the power sector: benefits of an ambitious implementation of Europe’s environment and climate policies ' , EEA Briefing No 18/2018'

The link address is: https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/industry/industrial-pollution-in-europe/benefits-of-an-ambitious-implementation

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