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Air pollution — SOER 2010 thematic assessment: Emissions of air pollutants derive from almost all economic and societal activities. They result in clear risks to human health and ecosystems. In Europe, policies and actions at all levels have greatly reduced anthropogenic emissions and exposure but some air pollutants still harm human health. Similarly, as emissions of acidifying pollutants have reduced, the situation for Europe's rivers and lakes has improved but atmospheric nitrogen oversupply still threatens biodiversity in sensitive terrestrial and water ecosystems. The movement of atmospheric pollution between continents attracts increasing political attention. Greater international cooperation, also focusing on links between climate and air pollution policies, is required more than ever to address air pollution.
Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Thematic assessments
Average emissions for new cars (gCO2/km) (EU-27): Graph showing progression of average emissions for new cars versus 2015 and 2020 targets
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Average emissions for new cars (gCO2/km) (EU-27): Graph showing progression of average emissions for new cars versus 2015 and 2020 targets
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Average specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars per fuel type, with targets (1995-2006): Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Average specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars per fuel type, with targets (1995-2005): The consistency of the time series 19952004 is not guaranteed
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Better and cleaner urban transport for Europe: Urban traffic is responsible for 40% of CO2 road transport emissions. In Europe, 9 citizens out of 10 are exposed to harmful particle emissions that are higher than the tolerated norm. Time wasted in traffic jams will soon cost 1% of the European Union’s GDP. In terms of urban transport, the European Union contributes to financing infrastructures and equipment, but also supports projects aiming at replacing petrol by alternative and clean fuels. Most cities in the EU are putting in place a mix of advanced technologies and transport policy measures, such as alternative traffic management systems to combine mobility and quality of life. The EU cooperates with cities, notably through the CIVITAS network, to favour the exchange of know-how and best practices at European level.
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Car fleet composition per emission standards in 2006: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Car ownership - outlook from WBCSD (Outlook 056) - Assessment published Jun 2007: If present policies and technological trends continue*, passenger transport will continue to grow worldwide, but more rapidly in the fast-growing economies of Eastern Europe, China and India. The car ownership rates are also expected to increase significantly. (Assessment is created in 2007) * Projections are based on the reference case scenario. The reference case projects one possible set of future conditions, based on recent trends. Adjustments are made for expected deviations from recent trends due to factors such as existing policies, population projections (UNSTAT), income projections (IEA) and expected availability of new technologies. Expectations of other future changes in trends, such as saturation of vehicle ownership, are also incorporated. In general, no major new policies are assumed to be implemented beyond those already implemented in 2003, and no major technological breakthroughs. http://www.wbcsd.org/web/publications/mobility/smp-model-document.pdf
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Car ownership in Europe (cars/1 000 people): Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs
Car ownership increases: Located in Data and maps › Maps and graphs