EMISSION EFFICIENCY OF EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES

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EMISSION EFFICIENCY OF EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES

Journal Title: Roczniki Naukowe Stowarzyszenia Ekonomistów Rolnictwa i Agrobiznesu - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 6

Abstract

The aim of the study was to compare the total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union countries and their emission efficiency. Emission efficiency was calculated as the ratio of emission volume and value to gross value added generated by the economy of a given country (size of the economy). The necessary statistical data was obtained from Eurostat. It was found that in 2015 most of greenhouse gases were emitted by: Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, France and Italy. At the same time, France and the United Kingdom were characterized by one of the best emission efficiency in the European Union, Germany and Italy obtained average results, while Poland was in the group of countries with the lowest emission efficiency. Therefore, it can be concluded, that the volume of emissions is significantly affected by the size of the economy. Some large emitters have economies based on relatively “clean” technologies and thus their potential to further reduction is not very high. The reverse is true for some low-emission countries, such as Estonia and Bulgaria. This indicates the need for a more comprehensive look at the problem of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<br/><br/>

Authors and Affiliations

Edyta Gajos, Sylwia Małażewska, Konrad Prandecki

Keywords

Efekty wdrażania ustawy o grupach producentów rolnych z udziałem rolniczych spółdzielni produkcyjnych na przykładzie wybranego województwa

Regional Policy for Rural Regions in Eastern Poland 2007-2013

EP ID EP420615
DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0012.7732
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