Synopsis of CO2 Reduction Measures and Potentials in Germany

The German Federal Government has decided to reduce CO2 emissions in the FRG between 25 and 30 percent by the year 2005, relatively to the 1987 emission volume. The publication is a synopsis of the CO2 reduction potentials specified and the actions proposed by the German Bundestags Enquete Commission on "Preventive Measures to Protect the Earth's Atmosphere" and, on the other hand, the reduction targets defined and the measures already initiated by the German Federal Government.