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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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2018 Industrial pollution country profiles, EU-28

Dashboard (Tableau) 09 Nov 2018

These country profiles summarise key data related to industry: its relevance with respect to economic contributions, energy and water consumption, as well as air and water emissions and waste generation. Country profiles are also available for each of the members individually (see link below).

2018 Industrial pollution country profiles

Dashboard (Tableau) 09 Nov 2018

These country profiles summarise key data related to industry: its relevance with respect to economic contributions, energy and water consumption, as well as air and water emissions and waste generation. Country profiles are available for each of the 33 EEA member countries individually. For a profile on all 33 EEA member countries or all EU-28 Member States as a group see link below.

Heavy metal emissions

Indicator Assessment 16 Oct 2018

Across the EEA-33 countries, emissions of lead decreased by 93 %, mercury by 71 % and cadmium by 64 % between 1990 and 2016. The majority of the decrease in lead emissions occurred by 2004 mainly as a result of the phase out of leaded petrol across Europe. The largest emission source presently is 'Energy use in industry', contributing around one-third of total emissions. Since 1990 the two sectors contributing most to the decrease in mercury emissions are 'Energy use in industry' and 'Industrial processes and product use'.

Persistent organic pollutant emissions

Indicator Assessment 16 Oct 2018

Emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) decreased between 1990 and 2016 in the EEA-33, e.g. hexachlorobenzene (HCB) by 95 %, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by 75 %, dioxins and furans by around 70 % and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by 83 %. Although the majority of countries report that POP emissions fell during this period, some report that emissions increased. In 2016, the most significant sources of emissions for these POPs included the ‘Commercial, institutional and households’ (23 % of HCB, 26 % of dioxins and furans, 36 % of PAHs and 16 % of PCBs) and ‘Industrial processes and product use’ (41 % of HCB, 65 % of PCBs and 40 % of PAHs) sectors.

Rural concentration of the ozone indicator AOT40 for crops, 2015

Figure 02 Oct 2018

Accumulated ozone exposure values for crops — over a threshold of 40 parts per billion (AOT40c) — for 2015, as calculated for the fusion maps and as measured at rural background stations.

Rural concentration of the ozone indicator AOT40 for forest, 2015

Figure 02 Oct 2018

Accumulated ozone exposure values for forest — over a threshold of 40 parts per billion (AOT40f) — for 2015, as calculated for the fusion maps and as measured at rural background stations.

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

Data 01 Oct 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.

Global mercury emissions to air in 2010, by region, distinguishing between small-scale gold mining and other sources

Infographic 28 Sep 2018

Global mercury releases to air in 2010, by main source

Infographic 28 Sep 2018

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

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.

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

Figure 30 Nov 2017

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2018 Industrial pollution country profiles, EU-28 These country profiles summarise key data related to industry: its relevance with respect to economic contributions, energy and water consumption, as well as air and water emissions and waste generation. Country profiles are also available for each of the members individually (see link below).

2018 Industrial pollution country profiles These country profiles summarise key data related to industry: its relevance with respect to economic contributions, energy and water consumption, as well as air and water emissions and waste generation. Country profiles are available for each of the 33 EEA member countries individually. For a profile on all 33 EEA member countries or all EU-28 Member States as a group see link below.

Heavy metal emissions Across the EEA-33 countries, emissions of lead decreased by 93 %, mercury by 71 % and cadmium by 64 % between 1990 and 2016. The majority of the decrease in lead emissions occurred by 2004 mainly as a result of the phase out of leaded petrol across Europe. The largest emission source presently is 'Energy use in industry', contributing around one-third of total emissions. Since 1990 the two sectors contributing most to the decrease in mercury emissions are 'Energy use in industry' and 'Industrial processes and product use'.

Persistent organic pollutant emissions Emissions of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) decreased between 1990 and 2016 in the EEA-33, e.g. hexachlorobenzene (HCB) by 95 %, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) by 75 %, dioxins and furans by around 70 % and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by 83 %. Although the majority of countries report that POP emissions fell during this period, some report that emissions increased. In 2016, the most significant sources of emissions for these POPs included the ‘Commercial, institutional and households’ (23 % of HCB, 26 % of dioxins and furans, 36 % of PAHs and 16 % of PCBs) and ‘Industrial processes and product use’ (41 % of HCB, 65 % of PCBs and 40 % of PAHs) sectors.

Rural concentration of the ozone indicator AOT40 for crops, 2015 Accumulated ozone exposure values for crops — over a threshold of 40 parts per billion (AOT40c) — for 2015, as calculated for the fusion maps and as measured at rural background stations.

Rural concentration of the ozone indicator AOT40 for forest, 2015 Accumulated ozone exposure values for forest — over a threshold of 40 parts per billion (AOT40f) — for 2015, as calculated for the fusion maps and as measured at rural background stations.

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.

Global mercury emissions to air in 2010, by region, distinguishing between small-scale gold mining and other sources

Global mercury releases to air in 2010, by main source

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

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.

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

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

Data 01 Oct 2018

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

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.

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

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.

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

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Global mercury emissions to air in 2010, by region, distinguishing between small-scale gold mining and other sources

Infographic 28 Sep 2018

Global mercury releases to air in 2010, by main source

Infographic 28 Sep 2018

Global mercury emissions to air in 2010, by region, distinguishing between small-scale gold mining and other sources

Global mercury releases to air in 2010, by main source

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Heavy metal emissions

Indicator Assessment 16 Oct 2018

Persistent organic pollutant emissions

Indicator Assessment 16 Oct 2018

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2018 Industrial pollution country profiles, EU-28

Dashboard (Tableau) 09 Nov 2018

2018 Industrial pollution country profiles

Dashboard (Tableau) 09 Nov 2018

These country profiles summarise key data related to industry: its relevance with respect to economic contributions, energy and water consumption, as well as air and water emissions and waste generation. Country profiles are available for each of the 33 EEA member countries individually. For a profile on all 33 EEA member countries or all EU-28 Member States as a group see link below.

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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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Rural concentration of the ozone indicator AOT40 for forest, 2015

Figure 02 Oct 2018

Accumulated ozone exposure values for forest — over a threshold of 40 parts per billion (AOT40f) — for 2015, as calculated for the fusion maps and as measured at rural background stations.

Rural concentration of the ozone indicator AOT40 for crops, 2015

Figure 02 Oct 2018

Accumulated ozone exposure values for crops — over a threshold of 40 parts per billion (AOT40c) — for 2015, as calculated for the fusion maps and as measured at rural background stations.

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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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Across the EEA-33 countries, emissions of lead decreased by 93 %, mercury by 71 % and cadmium by 64 % between 1990 and 2016. The majority of the decrease in lead emissions occurred by 2004 ...