| Description | The European Union has achieved a significant milestone in its climate action efforts, recording an 8% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023 compared to the previous year. This marks the largest annual drop in decades, excluding the exceptional decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The EU’s emissions are now 37% below 1990 levels, while its GDP has grown by an impressive 68% during the same period, showcasing that economic growth and climate action can go hand in hand. |