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The air pollution data centre provides access to data and information related to the amount of air pollutants emitted into the atmosphere from different anthropogenic (human-made) sources as well as measured ambient air pollution at monitoring stations across Europe. The air pollution data centre also provides access to related products for air pollution indicators and assessments. Priority is given to providing policy-relevant data and information for European and national institutions, professionals, researchers and the public.

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Dashboard (Tableau) 28 Aug 2018

Key air quality statistics for the main air pollutants

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

Data 07 Aug 2018

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.

Up-to-date air quality data

GIS Map Application 01 Aug 2018

Latest measurements from Europe's air quality monitoring network

Air pollutant emissions data viewer (Gothenburg Protocol, LRTAP Convention) 1990-2016

Dashboard (Tableau) 12 Jul 2018

The air pollutant emissions data viewer (LRTAP Convention) provides access to the data contained in the EU emission inventory report 1990-2016 under the UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP)

National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive emission inventory data

Data 12 Jul 2018

Data on emissions of air pollutants (ammonia (NH3), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) 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.

EU Member State progress in meeting 2010 NEC Directive emission ceilings and 2020/2030 reduction commitments

Figure 14 Jun 2018

'Black check mark' indicates that the emission ceiling or reduction commitment has been, or is anticipated to be, attained. The NEC Directive does not include a 2010 ceiling for PM2.5. ‘Red cross’ indicates that the ceiling or reduction commitment has not been, or is not anticipated to be, attained.

Environmental pressures of heavy metal releases to water, 2016

GIS Map Application 24 May 2018

This map illustrates the overall pressures to water from the aggregated releases of the eight heavy metals. Values (in kilograms) of the individual releases are first multiplied by a respective ‘eco-toxicity factor’, sourced from the USEtox model. Results are then aggregated, first by facility and then illustrated spatially using a standard heat map tool.

Industrial pollution in Europe

Indicator Assessment 22 Feb 2018

Europe aims to have a strong, growing and low-carbon industry with closed material cycles. Currently, industry remains a significant source of pollutant releases to Europe’s environment. Releases of pollutants to air and water by European industry have generally decreased during the last decade. Environmental regulation and improved pollutant abatement technology, among other factors, have led to decreasing pollutant releases to air and water in Europe. Soil contamination in Europe is, among other things, linked to industrial activity. Waste transfers from industrial facilities in the EU have remained relatively stable in the last decade.

Exceedances of air quality objectives due to traffic

Indicator Assessment 07 Dec 2017

The annual EU limit value for nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) — one of the main air quality pollutants of concern, which is typically associated with vehicle emissions — was widely exceeded across Europe in 2015. Some 89 % o f these exceedances occurred at roadside monitoring locations. The EU limit values for the two categories of particulate matter ( PM 10 and PM 2.5 ) were exceeded at fewer locations and at around the same amount of traffic and background stations, in comparison with last year. This indicates the importance of other emission sources for these pollutants , such as commercial and institutional buildings, household heating, etc.

Annual mean NO2 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015

Figure 07 Dec 2017

The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) observed at background stations in 2015.

Annual mean PM2.5 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015

Figure 07 Dec 2017

The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5) observed at background stations in 2015.

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

Figure 30 Nov 2017

Table

EU urban population exposed to harmful levels of air pollutants in 2012 -2014

Infographic 23 Nov 2016

Vehicle emissions and efficiency

Infographic 29 Jun 2016

Fossil fuel powered road transport represents the most significant source of transport related air pollution. Each vehicle releases pollutants from a number of sources.

Air quality statistics Key air quality statistics for the main air pollutants

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.

Up-to-date air quality data Latest measurements from Europe's air quality monitoring network

Air pollutant emissions data viewer (Gothenburg Protocol, LRTAP Convention) 1990-2016 The air pollutant emissions data viewer (LRTAP Convention) provides access to the data contained in the EU emission inventory report 1990-2016 under the UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP)

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), particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) 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.

EU Member State progress in meeting 2010 NEC Directive emission ceilings and 2020/2030 reduction commitments 'Black check mark' indicates that the emission ceiling or reduction commitment has been, or is anticipated to be, attained. The NEC Directive does not include a 2010 ceiling for PM2.5. ‘Red cross’ indicates that the ceiling or reduction commitment has not been, or is not anticipated to be, attained.

Environmental pressures of heavy metal releases to water, 2016 This map illustrates the overall pressures to water from the aggregated releases of the eight heavy metals. Values (in kilograms) of the individual releases are first multiplied by a respective ‘eco-toxicity factor’, sourced from the USEtox model. Results are then aggregated, first by facility and then illustrated spatially using a standard heat map tool.

Industrial pollution in Europe Europe aims to have a strong, growing and low-carbon industry with closed material cycles. Currently, industry remains a significant source of pollutant releases to Europe’s environment. Releases of pollutants to air and water by European industry have generally decreased during the last decade. Environmental regulation and improved pollutant abatement technology, among other factors, have led to decreasing pollutant releases to air and water in Europe. Soil contamination in Europe is, among other things, linked to industrial activity. Waste transfers from industrial facilities in the EU have remained relatively stable in the last decade.

Exceedances of air quality objectives due to traffic The annual EU limit value for nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) — one of the main air quality pollutants of concern, which is typically associated with vehicle emissions — was widely exceeded across Europe in 2015. Some 89 % o f these exceedances occurred at roadside monitoring locations. The EU limit values for the two categories of particulate matter ( PM 10 and PM 2.5 ) were exceeded at fewer locations and at around the same amount of traffic and background stations, in comparison with last year. This indicates the importance of other emission sources for these pollutants , such as commercial and institutional buildings, household heating, etc.

Annual mean NO2 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015 The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) observed at background stations in 2015.

Annual mean PM2.5 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015 The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5) observed at background stations in 2015.

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

EU urban population exposed to harmful levels of air pollutants in 2012 -2014

Vehicle emissions and efficiency Fossil fuel powered road transport represents the most significant source of transport related air pollution. Each vehicle releases pollutants from a number of sources.

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

Data 07 Aug 2018

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 12 Jul 2018

National emissions reported to the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP Convention)

Data 12 Jul 2018

Data on emissions of air pollutants submitted to the LRTAP Convention and copied to EEA

Fuel Quality Directive

Data 03 Jul 2018

By 31st of August each year the Member States must submit a summary of fuel quality monitoring data collected during the period January to December of the previous calendar year, in accordance with Article 8(1) of Directive 98/70/EC as amended by Directive 2009/30/EC. The delivery process is managed by EEA.

National emissions reported to the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP Convention) Data on emissions of air pollutants submitted to the LRTAP Convention and copied to EEA

Fuel Quality Directive By 31st of August each year the Member States must submit a summary of fuel quality monitoring data collected during the period January to December of the previous calendar year, in accordance with Article 8(1) of Directive 98/70/EC as amended by Directive 2009/30/EC. The delivery process is managed by EEA.

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EU urban population exposed to harmful levels of air pollutants in 2012 -2014

Infographic 23 Nov 2016

Vehicle emissions and efficiency

Infographic 29 Jun 2016

Fossil fuel powered road transport represents the most significant source of transport related air pollution. Each vehicle releases pollutants from a number of sources.

EU urban population exposed to harmful levels of air pollutants in 2012 -2014

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Industrial pollution in Europe

Indicator Assessment 22 Feb 2018

Exceedances of air quality objectives due to traffic

Indicator Assessment 07 Dec 2017

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Air quality statistics

Dashboard (Tableau) 28 Aug 2018

Key air quality statistics for the main air pollutants

Air pollutant emissions data viewer (Gothenburg Protocol, LRTAP Convention) 1990-2016

Dashboard (Tableau) 12 Jul 2018

Air quality statistics Key air quality statistics for the main air pollutants

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Up-to-date air quality data

GIS Map Application 01 Aug 2018

Latest measurements from Europe's air quality monitoring network

Environmental pressures of heavy metal releases to water, 2016

GIS Map Application 24 May 2018

Up-to-date air quality data Latest measurements from Europe's air quality monitoring network

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Annual mean PM2.5 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015

Figure 07 Dec 2017

The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5) observed at background stations in 2015.

Annual mean NO2 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015

Figure 07 Dec 2017

The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) observed at background stations in 2015.

Annual mean PM2.5 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015 The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5) observed at background stations in 2015.

Annual mean NO2 concentrations observed at background stations, 2015 The figure shows the annual mean concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) observed at background stations in 2015.

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EU Member State progress in meeting 2010 NEC Directive emission ceilings and 2020/2030 reduction commitments

Figure 14 Jun 2018

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

Figure 30 Nov 2017

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

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