Sweden Reduces Emissions, Grows Economy
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•How Sweden balances emission cuts with economic growth – DW – 08/12/2024
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Sweden already emitted five times less CO2 per capita than the European average back in 1990 .
Since then, Sweden has reduced its net greenhouse gas emissions by 80% , while the average reduction in the EU has only been 30% .
Sweden has implemented clear climate policies since the 1990s , such as introducing one of the world's first carbon taxes.
Transport and agriculture are currently Sweden 's largest sources of emissions.
The transport sector has increased emissions by 5 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Sweden 's conservative government rolled back some important policies following the energy crisis caused by Russia 's invasion of Ukraine .
The government promised that these new measures will only be short-term, and that Sweden is still on track to meet its targets.
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