In addition to the pollutants covered by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (SO2, NOx, NMVOCs, NH3), the proposal introduces ceilings for two new pollutants: PM2.5 (in particular black carbon, the sooty part of particulates emitted from combustion) and CH4.
Proposed reduction targets in EU28, compared to 2005
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Thanks for the great post! Sadly, 80% of the population in the world is exposed to PM 2.5.