In 2020, the cut in greenhouse gas emissions calculated in Italy is 9.8% compared to 2019, against a reduction in GDP of 8.9%.
These are the estimates developed by the Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (Ispra), presented today during the online event dedicated to the state of national emissions with the presentation of an ad hoc report;
the data that compose it - it is explained - will enter into the next Def.
According to the analysis on 2020, the lower emissions - it is pointed out - are essentially due to "the mobility restrictions due to Covid-19".
A decoupling, albeit present in a negative phase, is highlighted between polluting emissions and the trend in gross domestic product. The lockdown and restrictions due to the Covid-19 emergency also weighs on this. For Italy, "a substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at national level" of 9.8% is expected compared to 2019 - explains Ispra - "against an expected reduction in GDP of 8.9%" . In particular - it is noted in the report - "the estimated trend is due to the reduction of emissions for the production of electricity (minus 12.6%), due to the lower demand for energy, and the reduction in energy consumption also in the other sectors. , industry (minus 9.9%), transport (minus 16.8%) due to the reduction of private traffic in urban areas, and heating (minus 5.8%) due to the partial or total closure of public buildings and activities commercial ".
