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Greenhouse gas emissions: in 2020 estimated reduction of 9.8% compared to 2019

Based on the data available for 2020, a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at the national level is estimated, mainly due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Although the information necessary for a definitive estimate are still partial, in the past year emissions in Italy were 9.8% lower than in 2019, compared to an expected reduction in GDP of 8.9%.