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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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EU progress in meeting its emission ceilings and comparison with future emission reduction commitments

Data Visualization 14 Jun 2018

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.

Environmental pressures of heavy metal releases to air, 2016

GIS Map Application 24 May 2018

This map illustrates the overall pressures to air 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.

Heavy metal releases to air by sector and sub-sector expressed in ecotoxicity, 2016

Data Visualization 22 May 2018

Reported data on large combustion plants covered by the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU)

Data 04 May 2018

The European Union established an inventory of emissions from large combustion plants in 2004. The inventory was governed by the Directive on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants (LCP Directive, 2001/80/EC) until 2015 year. As from 2016 reporting year, the reporting takes place according to the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU, Article 72). Large Combustion Plants are those with a rated thermal input equal to or greater than 50 MW, irrespective of the type of fuel used. Power plants, steel works or district heating plants are examples of these type of plants.

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

Data 30 Apr 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.

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.

EU progress in meeting its emission ceilings and comparison with future emission reduction commitments

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.

Environmental pressures of heavy metal releases to air, 2016 This map illustrates the overall pressures to air 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.

Heavy metal releases to air by sector and sub-sector expressed in ecotoxicity, 2016

Reported data on large combustion plants covered by the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) The European Union established an inventory of emissions from large combustion plants in 2004. The inventory was governed by the Directive on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants (LCP Directive, 2001/80/EC) until 2015 year. As from 2016 reporting year, the reporting takes place according to the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU, Article 72). Large Combustion Plants are those with a rated thermal input equal to or greater than 50 MW, irrespective of the type of fuel used. Power plants, steel works or district heating plants are examples of these type of plants.

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.

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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Reported data on large combustion plants covered by the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU)

Data 04 May 2018

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

Data 30 Apr 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.

Air Quality e-Reporting (AQ e-Reporting)

Data 25 Apr 2018

European air quality information reported by EEA member countries, including all EU Member States, as well as EEA cooperating and other reporting countries. The EEA’s air quality database consists of a multi-annual time series of air quality measurement data and calculated statistics for a number of air pollutants. It also contains meta-information on the monitoring networks involved, their stations and measurements, as well as air quality zones, assessment regimes and compliance attainments reported by the EU Member States and European Economic Area countries.

Air pollutant concentrations at station level (statistics)

Data 12 Oct 2017

This dataset helps assess European population’s exposure to air pollutants. It provides a snapshot of air quality based on data from official monitoring stations (via Air Quality e-reporting) in the cities included in the Urban Audit project. It also shows the situation at station level in relation to the different European Union and World Health Organization air quality standards.

Air Quality e-Reporting (AQ e-Reporting) European air quality information reported by EEA member countries, including all EU Member States, as well as EEA cooperating and other reporting countries. The EEA’s air quality database consists of a multi-annual time series of air quality measurement data and calculated statistics for a number of air pollutants. It also contains meta-information on the monitoring networks involved, their stations and measurements, as well as air quality zones, assessment regimes and compliance attainments reported by the EU Member States and European Economic Area countries.

Air pollutant concentrations at station level (statistics) This dataset helps assess European population’s exposure to air pollutants. It provides a snapshot of air quality based on data from official monitoring stations (via Air Quality e-reporting) in the cities included in the Urban Audit project. It also shows the situation at station level in relation to the different European Union and World Health Organization air quality standards.

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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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EU progress in meeting its emission ceilings and comparison with future emission reduction commitments

Data Visualization 14 Jun 2018

Heavy metal releases to air by sector and sub-sector expressed in ecotoxicity, 2016

Data Visualization 22 May 2018

EU progress in meeting its emission ceilings and comparison with future emission reduction commitments

Heavy metal releases to air by sector and sub-sector expressed in ecotoxicity, 2016

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Environmental pressures of heavy metal releases to air, 2016

GIS Map Application 24 May 2018

Environmental pressures of heavy metal releases to water, 2016

GIS Map Application 24 May 2018

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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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