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Greenhouse gas emissions from transport

Indicator Assessment 11 Jul 2017

In 2015, the transport sector contributed 25.8 % of total EU-28 greenhouse gas emissions. The figure decreases to 21 % if international aviation and maritime emissions are excluded. Emissions from t ransport (including aviation but excluding international shipping) in 2015 were 23 % above 1990 levels despite a decline between 2008 and 2013. Emissions increased by almost 2 % compared with 2014. International aviation experienced the largest percentage increase in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels (+105 %), followed by international shipping (+22 %) and road transport (+19 %). Emissions need to fall by around two thirds by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, in order to meet the long-term 60 % greenhouse gas emission reduction target as set out in the 2011 Transport White Paper.

Reported data on large combustion plants covered by Directive 2001/80/EC

Data 10 Jul 2017

The Directive on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants (LCP Directive, 2001/80/EC) applies to combustion plants with a rated thermal input equal to or greater than 50 MW, irrespective of the type of fuel used (solid, liquid or gaseous).

The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR), Member States reporting under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006

Data 07 Jul 2017

The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) is a web-based register established by Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 which implements the UNECE PRTR Protocol, signed in May 2003 in Kiev.

Urban population exposed to air pollutant concentrations above selected air quality standards of the air quality Directive, by country

Figure 05 Jul 2017

Information on urban population exposed to air pollutants concentration above the EU air quality objectives by country for year 2014. Variations from country to country are not only related to the different pollutant concentrations but also to the number of available data series (monitoring stations and/or selected cities), that will influence the total number of monitored population the uneven distribution of traffic and background stations in the different countries

Size of the vehicle fleet

Indicator Assessment 22 Jun 2017

The level of car ownership in the EU-28 area is growing rapidly, especially in the EU-13, where the size of the fleet in countries with relatively lower car ownership levels are increasing. Growth in private vehicle ownership has been shown to lead to an increase in the use of private vehicles and in subsequent environmental effects, while decreasing the attractiveness of public transport or non-motorised transport modes. While the number of passenger cars per capita increased by 20 % between 2000 and 2013, the number of buses per capita remained stable. The number of trucks per unit of GDP (truck intensity) increased slightly between 2005 and 2013 and is generally higher in the EU-13, with Bulgaria and Poland displaying the highest values in 2013. In the EU-28, the percentage of diesel cars in the total car fleet continues to increase. In 2013, 38 % of the EU-28 car fleet had diesel engines. This 'dieselisation' is particularly high in France (68 %), Luxembourg (65 %) and Belgium (63 %), with Austria and Spain also showing values above 50 %.

Biogeographical regions in Europe

Figure 19 Jun 2017

This map reflects the status of the Biogeographical Regions in Europe from 2016 onwards. Changes compared to previous versions are explained in the source dataset.

Spatial development of landtake

Figure 16 Jun 2017

Spatial distribution of landtake in Europe over the periods 2000-2006 and 2006-2012

The NOISE Observation & Information Service for Europe

GIS Map Application 05 May 2017

Noise pollution is a major environmental concern in Europe. Explore NOISE maps to see environmental noise from roads, railways, airports, industry and in cities where you live.

Interactive map - Green infrastructure indicators

GIS Map Application 24 Mar 2017

Indicators to characterise green infrastructure at the city level and in the peri-urban area

Air quality standards under the Air Quality Directive, and WHO air quality guidelines

Figure 12 Dec 2016

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Greenhouse gas emissions from transport In 2015, the transport sector contributed 25.8 % of total EU-28 greenhouse gas emissions. The figure decreases to 21 % if international aviation and maritime emissions are excluded. Emissions from t ransport (including aviation but excluding international shipping) in 2015 were 23 % above 1990 levels despite a decline between 2008 and 2013. Emissions increased by almost 2 % compared with 2014. International aviation experienced the largest percentage increase in greenhouse gas emissions over 1990 levels (+105 %), followed by international shipping (+22 %) and road transport (+19 %). Emissions need to fall by around two thirds by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, in order to meet the long-term 60 % greenhouse gas emission reduction target as set out in the 2011 Transport White Paper.

Reported data on large combustion plants covered by Directive 2001/80/EC The Directive on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants (LCP Directive, 2001/80/EC) applies to combustion plants with a rated thermal input equal to or greater than 50 MW, irrespective of the type of fuel used (solid, liquid or gaseous).

The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR), Member States reporting under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) is a web-based register established by Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 which implements the UNECE PRTR Protocol, signed in May 2003 in Kiev.

Urban population exposed to air pollutant concentrations above selected air quality standards of the air quality Directive, by country Information on urban population exposed to air pollutants concentration above the EU air quality objectives by country for year 2014. Variations from country to country are not only related to the different pollutant concentrations but also to the number of available data series (monitoring stations and/or selected cities), that will influence the total number of monitored population the uneven distribution of traffic and background stations in the different countries

Size of the vehicle fleet The level of car ownership in the EU-28 area is growing rapidly, especially in the EU-13, where the size of the fleet in countries with relatively lower car ownership levels are increasing. Growth in private vehicle ownership has been shown to lead to an increase in the use of private vehicles and in subsequent environmental effects, while decreasing the attractiveness of public transport or non-motorised transport modes. While the number of passenger cars per capita increased by 20 % between 2000 and 2013, the number of buses per capita remained stable. The number of trucks per unit of GDP (truck intensity) increased slightly between 2005 and 2013 and is generally higher in the EU-13, with Bulgaria and Poland displaying the highest values in 2013. In the EU-28, the percentage of diesel cars in the total car fleet continues to increase. In 2013, 38 % of the EU-28 car fleet had diesel engines. This 'dieselisation' is particularly high in France (68 %), Luxembourg (65 %) and Belgium (63 %), with Austria and Spain also showing values above 50 %.

Biogeographical regions in Europe This map reflects the status of the Biogeographical Regions in Europe from 2016 onwards. Changes compared to previous versions are explained in the source dataset.

Spatial development of landtake Spatial distribution of landtake in Europe over the periods 2000-2006 and 2006-2012

The NOISE Observation & Information Service for Europe Noise pollution is a major environmental concern in Europe. Explore NOISE maps to see environmental noise from roads, railways, airports, industry and in cities where you live.

Interactive map - Green infrastructure indicators Indicators to characterise green infrastructure at the city level and in the peri-urban area

Air quality standards under the Air Quality Directive, and WHO air quality guidelines Table

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Reported data on large combustion plants covered by Directive 2001/80/EC

Data 10 Jul 2017

The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR), Member States reporting under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006

Data 07 Jul 2017

The European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) is a web-based register established by Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 which implements the UNECE PRTR Protocol, signed in May 2003 in Kiev.

National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive emission inventory data

Data 03 Jul 2017

Data on emissions of air pollutants (ammonia (NH3), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulphur dioxide (SO2)) reported annually by Member States to the European Commission (with copies to EEA) under Directive 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants.

European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) data from EUTL

Data 15 Jun 2017

Data about the EU emission trading system (ETS). The EU ETS data viewer provides aggregated data on emissions and allowances, by country, sector and year. The data mainly comes from the EU Transaction Log (EUTL). Additional information on auctioning and scope corrections is included.

National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive emission inventory data Data on emissions of air pollutants (ammonia (NH3), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and sulphur dioxide (SO2)) reported annually by Member States to the European Commission (with copies to EEA) under Directive 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants.

European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) data from EUTL Data about the EU emission trading system (ETS). The EU ETS data viewer provides aggregated data on emissions and allowances, by country, sector and year. The data mainly comes from the EU Transaction Log (EUTL). Additional information on auctioning and scope corrections is included.

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Biogeographical regions in Europe

Figure 19 Jun 2017

This map reflects the status of the Biogeographical Regions in Europe from 2016 onwards. Changes compared to previous versions are explained in the source dataset.

Spatial development of landtake

Figure 16 Jun 2017

Spatial distribution of landtake in Europe over the periods 2000-2006 and 2006-2012

Biogeographical regions in Europe This map reflects the status of the Biogeographical Regions in Europe from 2016 onwards. Changes compared to previous versions are explained in the source dataset.

Spatial development of landtake Spatial distribution of landtake in Europe over the periods 2000-2006 and 2006-2012

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The NOISE Observation & Information Service for Europe

GIS Map Application 05 May 2017

Noise pollution is a major environmental concern in Europe. Explore NOISE maps to see environmental noise from roads, railways, airports, industry and in cities where you live.