The European Union is responsible for only 6% of global carbon emissions, meaning that applying decarbonisation measures within the Old Continent is 'insufficient' to reduce global emissions and curb climate change, researchers at the Bruegel think tank observe. However, a recently created European mechanism is helping to overcome some of these challenges.
EU boosts cross-border carbon pricing
Friday, 27 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.
