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JULY 2, 2012

The accompanying report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) confirms an initial assessment published earlier this year, showing 12 EU Member States exceeded limits under the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive in 2010. We should also note that 2010 was a recession year in much of Europe. Earlier post.).

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2010 Emissions Pollution Finland 240

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MAY 8, 2017

According to the report, potentially large increases in BC emissions may occur in the Arctic, further exacerbating warming, if ships are diverted from the Panama and Suez canals to take advantage of shorter routes to and from Asia, Europe, and North America. —Comer et al. —Comer et al.

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Oil Panama Emissions Fuel 283

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MARCH 4, 2013

A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. Overall, air pollution is estimated to cause 3 million sick days and 350,000 premature deaths in Europe.

Pollution 223

Pollution Charging Romania Switzerland 223

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APRIL 28, 2010

While technological advances are producing cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances in Europe, thereby offsetting efficiency gains. On its tenth anniversary, the EEA’s TERM report presents an overview of transport’s impact on the environment, built on an analysis of 40 policy-relevant indicators.

Czech Republic 186

Czech Republic Clean Cleaning 2007 186

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APRIL 5, 2009

Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, poor air quality and noise, and still uses the least efficient modes to move people and goods according to a new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA). Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Market Background Policy.

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Transportation Czech Republic 2006 Romania 150

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AUGUST 22, 2009

The European Community’s air pollutant emission inventory report released by the European Environment Agency finds that in 2007, sulphur oxides (SO x ) emissions were down by 72 % from 1990 levels. The largest Member States are generally responsible for the most air pollution.

Pollution 236

Pollution Emissions Czech Republic United Kingdom 236

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MARCH 30, 2011

Cyprus, Malta, Poland, Bulgaria and the UK were the countries most frequently featuring at the top end of the distributions, i.e. car users describing multiple numbers of reasons why they did not use public transport. It shows people understand the stakes and are willing to do their bit to reduce their impact on the environment.

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Cyprus Transportation Malta Greece 210