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New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources

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New online maps published by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) of the Joint Research Centre, allow citizens to pinpoint the main diffuse sources of air pollution, such as transport and aviation. Click to enlarge.

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GHG Emissions From European Businesses Participating in Emissions Trading System Fell 3% in 2008

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The 3 per cent reduction was partly due to businesses taking measures to cut their emissions in response to the strong carbon price that prevailed until the economic downturn started. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas. Last year marked the beginning of the second trading period of the EU ETS, which runs from 2008 to 2012.

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