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Jan 2, 2026
Errors and Inconsistencies in European Emission Data

Errors and Inconsistencies in European Emission Data

European Union emission databases contain significant inconsistencies, including unit conversion errors causing emissions to appear a thousand times lower than actual values, unexplained data gaps, and conflicting CO₂ emissions between the Industrial Emissions Portal and the Emission Trading System registry, with limited explanations from authorities or companies.