Urban air pollution problem not to be solved 27-03-2006 The European Environment Agency (EEA) published a report on 23 March 2006,
that concludes that even in 2030, air pollution from traffic will still be a
pressing problem for European cities. Currently, none of the researched cities
meet the recommended air quality levels. For the 2030 air quality projection,
the results imply these levels will be met in only very few cases. Fine
particular matter, with traffic as its main source, is causing the most adverse
health effects.
Human exposure to increased pollutant concentrations in densely populated
urban areas is high. Air quality limit values, which are aimed at protecting
public health, are frequently exceeded especially in streets and other urban
hotspots. The report, 'Air pollution at street level in European cities' looks
at traffic hotspots in European cities during 2000. The report also makes
projections for air quality in 2030. This study of 20 European cities found air
pollution above recommended levels in every one of them.
LinksDownload the report "Air pollution at street level in European cities".Source: European Environment AgencySource: EUROPA decentraal back |
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