Indicator Fact Sheet

EEA31 emissions of SO2

Indicator Fact Sheet

Prod-ID: IND-169-en

Also known as: APE 001

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Topics: Energy Environment and health

This page was archived on 31 Jul 2015 with reason: No more updates will be done

Assessment made on 01 Jan 2003

Generic metadata

Classification

Topics:

Energy , Environment and health

DPSIR: Pressure

Identification

Indicator codes

APE 001

Contents

Policy issue: Are we reaching emission targets for acidifying substances?

Key assessment

Sulphur dioxide emissions in the EU15 have reduced by 64% between 1990 and 2001. The decrease between 2000 and 2001 was 3%. The anthropogenic emission of SO2 originates mainly from the combustion of sulphur containing fuels. The main sources in 2001 are the Energy sector (62%), Industry (Energy) (19%), Commercial and domestic combustion - Other (Energy) (6%) and Transport (6%).