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EEA report finds more action needed to protect Europe’s most vulnerable citizens from air pollution, noise and extreme temperatures

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The European Union (EU) as a whole has made significant progress over past decades in reducing air pollution and Member States have implemented various EU policies to improve climate change adaptation. A ban on certain domestic heating fuels, such as coal, also leads to improved air quality in low-income zones. KEY FINDINGS.

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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While technological advances are producing cleaner vehicles, more and more passengers and goods are travelling further distances in Europe, thereby offsetting efficiency gains. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Europe Policy. None of the EEA scenarios considered delivered the targeted reduction in transport GHG emissions.