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EU meets most international air pollutant emissions limits, further cuts possible

News Published 26 Jun 2013 Last modified 21 Jun 2016

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Photo: © Tim Fields

Many air pollutant emissions are below internationally agreed limits, except nitrogen oxides, according to a European Environment Agency report released today. Emissions of three air pollutants, including fine particulate matter, are only slightly above targets to be met in 2020.