The 50,000 largest installations in the EU contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants affecting health and the environment. However, emissions have decreased by a third from 2012 to 2021, mainly due to the energy sector's shift to renewables. The EU's revised Industrial Emissions Directive aims for a further 40% reduction in pollutants by 2050, promoting innovation and investment for carbon neutrality and zero pollution. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)