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The outlook is for good air quality. The use of studded tyres has decreased and the consequence is that PM levels have decreased. As a result of the economic depression, traffic has also decreased from 2008-2010.
Further developments are expected in new geothermal power plants with increased emission of hydrogen sulfide until the year 2014, but in that year stricter exceedance limits will enter into force.
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2010/countries/is/air-pollution-outlook-2020-iceland or scan the QR code.
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