http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 31 to 45. http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/indicators/eea-32-sulphur-dioxide-so2-emissions-1/assessment-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic EEA-32 emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO 2 ) have decreased by 76% between 1990 and 2009. In 2009, the most significant sectoral source of SO X emissions was Energy production and distribution (70%), followed by emissions occurring from Energy use in industry (13%) and in the Commercial, institutional and households (9%) sector. The reduction in emissions since 1990 has been achieved as a result of a combination of measures, including fuel-switching in energy-related sectors away from high sulphur-containing solid and liquid fuels to low sulphur fuels such as natural gas, the fitting of flue gas desulphurisation abatement technology in industrial facilities and the impact of European Union directives relating to the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels. All of the EU-27 Member States have already reduced their national SO X emissions below the level of the 2010 emission ceilings set in the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NECD). Emissions in 2009 for the three non-EU countries having emission ceilings set under the UNECE/CLRTAP Gothenburg protocol (Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) were also below the level of the respective 2010 ceilings. Environmental context: Sulphur dioxide is emitted when fuels containing sulphur are combusted. It is a pollutant which contributes to acid deposition which in turn can lead to potential changes occurring in soil and water quality. The subsequent impacts of acid deposition can be significant, including adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems in rivers and lakes and damage to forests, crops and other vegetation. SO X emissions also contribute as a secondary particulate pollutant to formation of particulate matter in the atmosphere, an important air pollutant in terms of its adverse impact on human health. No publisher adamsma1 APE001 air quality energy CSI2011 SO2 air APE2011 CSI air emissions human SOx assessment11 pollution CSI001 APE 2011-12-21T15:00:00+02:00 Indicator Assessment http://www.eea.europa.eu/pressroom/newsreleases/industrial-air-pollution-cost-europe?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between € 102 and 169 billion in 2009. This was one of the findings of a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analysed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Half of the total damage cost (between € 51 and 85 billion) was caused by just 191 facilities. No publisher girliar CO2 PM10 air pollution carbon dioxide energy power plant energy production particulate matter SO2 NOX NH3 climate change E-PRTR health ammonia sulphur dioxide nitrogen oxides 2011-11-24T08:00:00+01:00 Press Release http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/cost-of-air-pollution?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This European Environment Agency (EEA) report assesses the damage costs to health and the environment resulting from pollutants emitted from industrial facilities. It is based on the latest information, namely for 2009, publicly available through the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR, 2011) in line with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Aarhus Convention regarding access to environmental information. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) carbon dioxide organic micro-pollutant metal production heavy metal CAFE ammonia energy production particulate matter NMVOC health power plant air pollution from energy SO2 NH3 E-PRTR sulphur dioxide CO2 PM10 air pollution industrial facility nitrogen oxide NOX 2011-11-24T08:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/carbon-capture-and-storage-could?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Carbon capture and storage (CCS) involves capturing carbon dioxide released by power stations and other industrial sources, and burying it deep underground. But in addition to keeping an important greenhouse gas (GHG) out of the atmosphere, this technology will lead to benefits and trade-offs for air pollution. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) describes the effects that CCS may have on emissions of some key air pollutants. No publisher jaeglmar CO2 air pollution particulate matter CCS nitrogen oxide CO2 leakage GHG NOX NH3 sulfur dioxide carbon capture technology carbon storage carbon capture ammonia SO2 PM 2011-11-17T18:10:00+01:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/carbon-capture-and-storage?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) consists of the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from power plants and/or CO2-intensive industries such as refineries, cement, iron and steel, its subsequent transport to a storage site, and finally its injection into a suitable underground geological formation for the purposes of permanent storage. It is considered to be one of the medium term 'bridging technologies' in the portfolio of available mitigation actions for stabilising concentrations of atmospheric CO2, the main greenhouse gas (GHG). No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) CO2 air pollution carbon dioxide oxy-fuel combustion particulate matter CCS nitrogen oxide CO2 leakage GHG NOX greenhouse gas NH3 sulfur dioxide human health carbon capture technology carbon storage carbon capture ammonia SO2 PM 2011-11-17T16:50:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/air-quality-in-europe-2011?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The annual report 'Air quality in Europe' summarises the most recent evaluation of Europe’s air quality status. It is mainly based on air quality measurement data that have been made available officially by 32 EEA member countries as well as 6 EEA cooperating countries. The report includes maps and analyses of air quality status over the calendar year 2009. It also analyses air quality trends over the past years. The evaluation of the status and trends of air quality is based on ambient air measurements, in conjunction with reported anthropogenic emissions. The report summarizes the main effects of different air pollutants on human health, the environment and the climate. An overview of policies and measures at European level is also given for each pollutant. This report reviews progress towards meeting the requirements of the two air quality directives in force as well as the air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The report is produced in support of European and national policy development and implementation in the field of air quality. It also supports air quality management and informs the general public on the current status and trends of air quality in Europe. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) air pollutant emissions benzene CO air pollution AirBase nitrogen dioxide heavy metals benzo(a)pyrene ozone particulate matter SO2 NO2 carbon monoxide air quality O3 sulphur dioxide PM 2011-11-09T10:00:00+02:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/ozone-and-particulates-most-serious?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Air quality in Europe has improved between 1990 and 2009, as emissions of most pollutants have fallen, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). But there is still a lot of room for improvement, as many EU countries are expected to exceed the emissions ceilings in 2010 for at least one pollutant. In addition, concentration levels of ground-level ozone and particulate matter have remained stable over recent years despite efforts to improve air quality. No publisher girliar air pollutant emissions benzene heavy metals CO air pollution AirBase nitrogen dioxide ground-level ozone sulphur dioxide eutrophication particulate matter SO2 ozone NH3 carbon monoxide climate change air quality O3 ammonia NO2 PM 2011-11-09T08:00:00+01:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/contribution-to-total-change-in-sulphur-dioxide-emissions-for-each-sector-eea-member-countries-2?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The contribution made by each sector to the total change in sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions between 1990 and 2009. No publisher skovvann EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). APE001 air quality CSI2011 CSI001 assessment11 SO2 APE2011 CSI air emissions SOx pollution 2011-10-13T15:36:19+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/change-in-sulphur-dioxide-emissions-for-each-sector-between-1990-and-2007-eea-member-countries-2?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Percentage change in sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions for each sector between 1990 and 2009. No publisher skovvann EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). APE001 CSI CSI001 CSI2011 assessment11 SO2 APE2011 air emissions SOx air quality pollution 2011-10-13T15:35:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/sector-share-of-sulphur-dioxide-emissions-eea-member-countries-2?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The contribution made by different sectors to emissions of sulphur dioxide No publisher skovvann EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). APE001 air quality APE2011 assessment11 SO2 air emissions SOx pollution 2011-10-13T15:32:49+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/sulphur-dioxide-distance-to-target-for-eea-member-countries-2?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The distance-to-target indicator shows how current emissions compare to a linear emission reduction 'target-path' between 1990 emission levels and the 2010 emission ceiling for each country. Negative percentage values indicate the current emissions in a country are below the linear target path; positive values show that current emission lie above a linear target path to 2010. No publisher skovvann EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). APE001 air quality APE2011 assessment11 SO2 air emissions SOx pollution 2011-10-13T15:25:43+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/emission-trends-of-sulphur-dioxide-eea-member-countries-eu-27-member-states-3?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This chart shows past emission trends of sulphur dioxide in the EEA-32 and EU-27 group of countries. In addition - for the EU-27 - the 2010 emission ceiling and aggregated projections reported by Member States are shown. No publisher skovvann EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). APE001 air quality APE2011 assessment11 SO2 air emissions SOx pollution 2011-10-13T15:21:25+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/sulphur-dioxide-distance-to-targets-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The reported change in sulphur dioxide emissions (SO2) for each country, 1990-2009, in comparison with the 2010 NECD and Gothenburg protocol targets. No publisher iverscar EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). APE001 air quality CSI2011 CSI001 assessment11 SO2 APE2011 CSI air emissions SOx pollution 2011-10-03T16:05:07+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/percentage-of-urban-population-resident-in-areas-where-pollutant-concentrations-are-higher-than-selected-limit-target-values-eea-member-countries?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic The rationale for selection of pollutant and corresponding limit/target values for CSI 004 is given in the justification for indicator selection. Only urban and sub-urban background monitoring stations have been included in the calculations. Data for Cyprus, Luxembourg and Malta, are not included due to the geographical coverage of the Urban Audit. No publisher iverscar EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). air quality PM10 air pollution quality of life ozone SO2 health NO2 2011-08-23T12:20:00+01:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/4th-highest-24-hour-so2-concentration-averaged-through-available-urban-background-stations-eea-member-countries?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Only urban and sub-urban background monitoring stations have been included in the calculations. Data for Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg and Malta, are not included due to the geographical coverage of the Urban Audit. No publisher skovvann EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). SO2 air quality air pollution 2011-08-23T11:55:00+01:00 EEAFigure