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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. This is partly because the sector has grown more than expected and partly because vehicle emission standards have not always delivered the anticipated level of NO x reductions.

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

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A large number of many tiny emissions from houses and vehicles represent collectively a large, diffuse source of pollution, in particular in cities. In addition to the 27 Member States of the European Union, it also includes data from Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Serbia started reporting to the E-PRTR in 2011.

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