EU aims to improve greenhouse gas monitoring system
Date: 07-Feb-03
Country: EU
Member states would have to give more information on how emission data is collected as well as a harmonisation of the means used to make emissions forecasts across Europe.
"To ensure that the EU is on track to meet its Kyoto target and deliver the agreed reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, we need a more effective system to check emissions trends," said European Environment Commissioner Margot Wallstrom.
While emissions of carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases are being monitored, a system where companies can buy rights or credits to release greenhouse gases would also come under surveillance.
