subjectEmissions
These graphs show the changes in Transportation emissions and growth in the EU and the US
United States Emissions and transport activity
Both passenger and freight travel increased significantly since 1980. Passenger travel dropped significantly during the recession.
European Union Transportation emissions and passenger miles and freight transport index
Passenger miles and freight transport rose rapidly before declining as a result of the recession. Emissions grew slowly but steadily until they peaked in the mid-2000s.