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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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These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation. The road transport sector is one of the main contributory factors behind the large number of NO x exceedances, contributing approximately 40% of total EU-27 NO x emissions.

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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. A large number of many tiny emissions from houses and vehicles represent collectively a large, diffuse source of pollution, in particular in cities. In cities road transport in particular contributes significantly to the levels of PM 10 in the air.

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