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North Rhine-Westphalia greenhouse gas emissions halved since 1990
Greenhouse gas emissions in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) have more than halved since 1990, according to preliminary data from the state environmental agency. The 53 percent reduction in the region outperforms the 48 percent decrease recorded at the German federal level.
In 2025, the state emitted approximately 171.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents, representing a 4 percent decline from the previous year. The energy sector remains the largest contributor to emissions, though reductions have been driven by decreased reliance on lignite and mineral oil, alongside significant growth in renewable energy, particularly photovoltaics.
Industrial emissions saw a 7 percent drop last year, attributed to high energy prices and production decreases in energy-intensive sectors. Transport emissions also fell by 2 percent in 2025. Mona Neubaur, the NRW Minister for Economic Affairs, Climate Protection and Energy, stated that climate protection is being achieved through industrial modernization rather than a reduction in industrial activity.
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Mona Neubaur · NRW Climate Protection Ministry · NRW Ministry for Economic Affairs, Climate Action and Energy · North Rhine-Westphalia · State Environmental Agency
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Transport sector emissions decreased by 2 percent in 2025. supertipp-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Emissions in 2025 were approximately 171.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents, a 4 percent decrease from the previous year. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Industrial emissions decreased by 7 percent in the last year, following a 1.3 percent decrease the year prior. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 53 percent reduction in NRW exceeds the 48 percent reduction seen at the German federal level. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mona Neubaur stated that climate protection is achieved through industrial modernization rather than reduction. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The energy sector remains the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions despite significant recent declines. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Greenhouse gas emissions in North Rhine-Westphalia have decreased by 53 percent since 1990. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The energy industry remains the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the region. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Emissions in the transport sector decreased by 2 percent in 2025. supertipp-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] In 2025, emissions were 171.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents, a four percent decrease from the previous year. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Minister Mona Neubaur stated that climate protection is achieved through industrial modernization rather than reducing industry. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Industrial emissions fell by 7 percent in the last year. supertipp-online.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.recklinghaeuser-zeitung.de · www.wz.de