| Author (Corporate) | European Environment Agency (EEA) |
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| Publisher | EU |
| Series Title | EEA Reports |
| Series Details | 5/2014, Number 5, No.5, 2014 |
| Publication Date | 19/11/2014 |
| ISBN | 978-92-9213-490-7 |
| ISSN | 1725-9177 |
| EC | TH-AL-14-005-EN-C |
| Content Type | Report |
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This report presents an overview and analysis of air quality in Europe from 2003 to 2012, as well as estimates of urban population and ecosystem exposure to air pollution. The evaluation of the status and trends of air quality is based on ambient air measurements, in conjunction with anthropogenic emissions and their trends. It reviews progress towards meeting the requirements of the air quality directives (EU, 2004 and 2008c) and provides an overview of policies and measures to improve air quality and minimise air pollution impacts on public health and ecosystems. The latest findings and estimates of the effects of air pollution on health and its impacts on ecosystems are also reviewed. The analysis covers up to 38 European countries (10), including the 28 EU Member States, and member countries of the European Environment Agency (EEA-33). At present, particulate matter (PM) and ground-level ozone (O3) are Europe's most problematic pollutants in terms of harm to human health, followed by benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) (an indicator for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). In terms of damage to ecosystems, the most harmful air pollutants are O3, ammonia (NH3) and nitrogen oxides (NOX). |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2800/22847 |
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| Subject Categories | Environment |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
