New projections for airborne pollutants

The EU guideline (NEC) for airborne pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides was amended and subsequently tightened. The Umweltbundesamt commissioned scientists to develop new projections for the emissions of Germany from 2020 to 2035, to determine if the national mitigation measures are sufficient. The project should suggest measures that provide air purification and climate protection, with which Germany can fulfill the NEC-guideline with all five aerial pollutants. The IZT is responsible for the information on stationary combustion plants, energy generation and industrial processes.