Exceedance
An event (characterised by duration and degree of exceedance) where the concentration of a pollutant is greater than, or equal to, the appropriate air quality standard.
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An event (characterised by duration and degree of exceedance) where the concentration of a pollutant is greater than, or equal to, the appropriate air quality standard.
The Air Implementation Pilot is a pilot project undertaken jointly by the EEA and the European Commission. It focuses on gaining a better understanding of what cities need in order to better implement EU air quality legislation.
Europe has improved its air quality in recent decades. Emissions of many pollutants were curbed successfully, but particulate matter and ozone pollution in particular continue to pose serious risks ...