Road transport: EU-wide carbon dioxide emissions have increased by 21% since 1990
The EU-wide carbon dioxide emissions from road transport have increased by 24% since 1990. Passenger cars account for more than half of the annual emissions.
European Union produces 4.7 million tons of electronic waste
Old washing machines, fridges, cathode ray tube TVs, mobile phones and computers: In 2020, 4.7 million tons of electrical and electronic equipment waste was discarded.
620 kg municipal waste per capita in 2021: Germany above EU average
In 2021, the municipal waste per inhabitant in Germany amounted to a total of 620 kilograms. This was significantly above the EU average of 527 kilograms.
23% of EU energy consumption covered by renewables
In 2022, around 23% of gross final energy consumption in the EU-27 was covered by renewable energy. The highest share of renewable energy was achieved by Sweden.
Less electricity generated from nuclear energy in the EU
In the EU, the amount of electricity generated from nuclear power in 2022 was around 17% less than in 2021. In Germany, the amount generated by nuclear energy in 2022 decreased also by around 50%.
Road transport: EU-wide carbon dioxide emissions have increased by 21% since 1990
The EU-wide carbon dioxide emissions from road transport have increased by 24% since 1990. Passenger cars account for more than half of the annual emissions.
