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Policy initiatives
Background and news on political developments in the international air pollution arena.
The Policy initiatives section
Acidification & Eutrophication
Depositions of sulphur and nitrogen compounds are a major threat to ecosystems.
The Acidification & Eutrophication section
Air quality
The biggest threat to health comes from fine particles (PM) and ground-level ozone.
The Air Quality section
Climate change
There are several links between climate change and other air pollution issues.
The Climate Change section

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Newsletter from the Secretariat, issued four times a year and distributed free of charge.
The Acid News section

The latest issue  
No. 2, June 2010

Boreal Forest and Climate Change - regional perspectives. Boreal forest is likely to be especially affected by climate change,
May 2010.

Market-based instrument for NOx abatement in the Baltic Sea. Ship emissions of could be cut significantly by an emissions charge.
Nov 2009.

Boreal Forests and Climate Change.
A massive forest dieback is a likely response to global warming, according to this report. Nov 2009.

last Gasp of the Coal industry

Last Gasp of the Coal Industry Takes a look behind the bright vision of carbon capture and storage, CCS, given by proponents of this technology. Oct 2008.


 
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9 August 2010
EPA sets first national limits to reduce mercury from cement plants
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6 August 2010
No emissions cuts for Europe at climate talks
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4 August 2010
Islands warn rich nations' emissions pledges fall short
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22 July 2010
The costs of subsidising company cars
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22 July 2010
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15 July 2010
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15 July 2010
UK, France and Germany push for 30% cut
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