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EU passenger car registrations drop 16.6% in October

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New car registrations in the EU27 (data for Cyprus and Malta unavailable) decreased to 1,027,036 units in October, marking a 16.6% In October, all major markets faced a double-digit downturn, ranging from -18.5% In October, all major markets faced a double-digit downturn, ranging from -18.5% contraction compared to October 2009.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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For the first time, preliminary data recently reported to the EEA by Member States allow a comparison with the legally binding emission limits for 2010 set in the EU NEC Directive. In some instances the limits were exceeded by significant amounts. The pollutant for which most exceedances were registered was NO x.

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Emissions of Air Pollutants down in EU-27

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The data viewer can show emission trends for the main sectors and allows comparison of emissions between different countries and activities. Since 1979, the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution has addressed some of the major environmental problems of the member countries of the United Nations’ Economic Commission for Europe.

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