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GHG Emissions From European Businesses Participating in Emissions Trading System Fell 3% in 2008

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Emissions of greenhouse gases from European businesses participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) (cap-and-trade) fell 3.06 % in 2008 compared with a year earlier, according to the information provided by Member State registries. those participating in the system—was 11,359 in 2008, which is 213 fewer than in 2007.

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EU passenger car registrations drop 16.6% in October

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In October, all major markets faced a double-digit downturn, ranging from -18.5% upturn in EU registrations compared to 2008, when figures were down 14.9% upturn in EU registrations compared to 2008, when figures were down 14.9% The largest drop was noted in Bulgaria (-35.6%) and the biggest increase in Ireland (+53.2%).

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Europe Passenger Car Registrations Down 7.4% in April

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in April compared to the same month last year, according to figures from the ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.Over the first four months of 2010 the market expanded by 4.8% in comparison to January-April 2008. The steepest decline was noted in Bulgaria (-50.8%). Source: ACEA. Click to enlarge.

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

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Rail and inland waterway freight recorded increases of 11% and 17% respectively but saw their market share decline. TERM 2008: indicators tracking transport and environment in the European Union. ( Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Market Background Policy. TERM reports have been published since 2000. EEA Report No 3/2009 ).