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Progress in meeting the emission ceilings set in the EU NEC Directive

Data Visualization Created 15 Mar 2013 Published 20 Sep 2013 Last modified 06 May 2015

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Progress by EU Member States in meeting the emission ceilings set in the EU NEC Directive

Topics: Air pollution ,

The NEC Directive covers four main air pollutants: sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and ammonia (NH3). These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation.

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National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive Inventory

National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive Inventory Data on emissions of air pollutants (NH3, NMVOC, NOX, SO2) reported annually by Member States to the European Commission (with copies to EEA) under Directive 2001/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on National Emission Ceilings for certain pollutants.

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Air pollution: breaches of legal limits continued through 2010 and 2011

Air pollution: breaches of legal limits continued through 2010 and 2011 Air pollutant emissions were above legal limits in eight Member States in 2011, preliminary data shows. In 2010, 12 Member States exceeded these limits, according to final official data reported under the European Union’s National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive.

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