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OECD countries invest on average around 1% of GDP on road and rail infrastructure

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There are only few exceptions from this trend, notably Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Portugal which show significantly higher GDP shares over the period (reaching 1.6% – 2.0%). Since 2007, however, Greece and Portugal have converged closer to the WEC average, investments declining to around 1.0% Investment share of GDP fell to 1.7%

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EEA: Higher EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 due to economic recovery and cold winter

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Greenhouse gas emissions increased in the EU in 2010 as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter, according to the latest greenhouse gas inventory published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Spain, Greece and Portugal again reported lower GHG emissions in 2010.

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EEA: Fuel efficiency improvements of new cars in Europe slowed in 2016

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The fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) continued to improve last year but at a slower rate, according to provisional data from the European Environment Agency. g of CO 2 /km reduction (-1.2%) compared to 2015 constitutes the smallest annual improvement recorded over the last decade.

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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Based on analysis of long-term trends, a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report calls for a clear vision defining Europe’s transport system by 2050 and consistent policies to achieve it. Unlike some sectors, transport’s impact on the environment continues to be closely linked to economic growth.

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European Experts Say Transformation Needed to Meet 2025 World Challenges

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Increased population may lead to greater scarcity of natural resources and impact the environment, according to the expert group. Some 97% of world population growth will occur in developing countries, with the European Union accounting for less than 7% of world population.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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We know the technology exists to tackle impacts of the transport sector on Europe’s environment. TERM 2008: indicators tracking transport and environment in the European Union. ( EEA Report No 3/2009 ). Almost 67 million people (i.e. TERM reports have been published since 2000. Transport at a crossroads.

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Petrobras Biocombustível To Invest US$2.4B in Biodiesel and Ethanol Production

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billion in biodiesel and ethanol production from 2009-2013; 91% of the investment is targeted for Brazil. The construction of the plant, which began in October 2008, is part of the Sodegaura Project, designed by BJE in partnership with the Japanese Ministry of the Environment to introduce E3 in the Japanese market.

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