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@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-02-17 16:00:12

"‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?"
#Romania #Finance #Climate

‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Emissions have plunged 75% since communist times in the birthplace of big oil – but for some the transition has been brutal

@nemobis@mamot.fr
2026-02-11 07:00:45

Ajit Niranjan writes about the supposed decoupling in #Romania.
theguardian.com/environment/20

Consumption-based CO₂ emissions, 2013 to 2023 Consumption-based emissions include those from fossil fuels and industry. Land-use change emissions are not included.
Evolution of total energy supply in Romania since 2000 Oil and oil products use increased from 400 to 460 TJ between 2000 and 2023. This matches an increase in emissions from the transportation sector.
Evolution of electricity generation sources in Romania since 2000 Hydro is at 30 %, wind+solar 17 %
Electricity generation sources, Italy, 2024 Hydro is at 20 %, wind+solar 21 %
@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-02-16 16:00:05

"‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?"
#Romania #Emissions #Finance

‘The trend is irreversible’: has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Emissions have plunged 75% since communist times in the birthplace of big oil – but for some the transition has been brutal

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-03-12 15:00:17

"‘In Romania now, you don’t see a bottle anywhere’"
#Romania #Environment

Romania’s recycling revolution lifts off
A deposit return scheme for drink bottles and cans in Romania has proved a game-changer, with an astonishing 94% of containers now recycled