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Briefing: Europe has been hit with €1.2 trillion of damages thanks to decades of US emissions, study finds
Strategic angle: A new analysis found that US emissions since 1990 have cost more than $10 trillion (€8.65 trillion) in global economic damages.
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Updated 16 days ago
A new analysis published on March 26, 2026, quantifies the economic impact of US emissions on Europe, estimating damages at €1.2 trillion.
The study attributes these damages to emissions released since 1990, which have collectively cost the global economy more than $10 trillion (€8.65 trillion).
These findings underscore the need for a reassessment of emissions policies and their long-term effects on infrastructure resilience and economic stability across Europe.