CO2 emissions falling in France

In the first half of 2023, France met its CO2 emissions reduction targets. “Over the first six months of the year compared to 2022, emissions are down by 4.33%, we are getting closer to the trajectory of 5% per year, necessary forachieve our goals in 2030″, specifies the journalist. There are three good students who explain the decline, this is the case for industry, but also for construction. LThe decline can be explained by the very high prices students Energy.

Transport in question

“The third sector is energy production, thanks to the rebound in nuclear power which emits little gas”explains Nicolas Chateauneuf. The bad performers are road transport, because it represents more than a third of emissions in France. There is also air transport which is increasing. “However, we still need to convince other countries to do so. even”concludes the journalist.

Among our sources:

CITEPA, information note October 2023 and emissions data first half 2023

High council for the climate, general public report 2023

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