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Progress by EU Member States in meeting the emission ceilings set in the EU NEC Directive

Data Visualization Created 17 Mar 2014 Published 24 Mar 2014 Last modified 06 May 2015

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The NEC Directive covers four main air pollutants: sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and ammonia (NH3). These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation.