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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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Twelve European Union Member States exceeded one or more of the emission limits set by the EU National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, according to recent official data for 2010 reported to the European Environment Agency (EEA). In some instances the limits were exceeded by significant amounts. could be introduced.

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

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PM 10 emissions from road transport in Paris. NO x emissions from road transport. High levels of ammonia emissions harm the environment by contributing to soil and freshwater acidification and eutrophication. In cities road transport in particular contributes significantly to the levels of PM 10 in the air.

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