Just under 240,000 deaths per year in the European Union can be attributed to exposure to fine particulate matter, a key air pollutant, according to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) air quality health impact assessment published today as the new EU rules enter into force. The latest data also confirm, yet again, that Europeans remain exposed to air pollutant concentrations considerably above recommended World Health Organization (WHO) levels. A separate assessment also found that ...| www.eea.europa.eu
This briefing is part of the Air quality in Europe 2024 package and examines how vegetation is exposed to key air pollutants. It is based on data reported by the EEA’s member countries in 2022 and complemented with interpolated maps. The briefing supports the EU’s Ambient Air Quality Directive and the zero-pollution action plan (ZPAP).| www.eea.europa.eu
This briefing quantifies the latest estimated impact on population health caused by long-term exposure to three key air pollutants: fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. The foreseen benefits of achieving improved air quality are also highlighted.| www.eea.europa.eu
The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive comes with a series of new measures and stricter standards to ensure that people enjoy cleaner air in the coming years.| Environment
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