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What is air pollution?

In contrast to the climate problem, air pollution is immediately apparent. The air pollution caused by road transport consists largely of emissions of NOx, SO2 and fine dust. NOx and SO2 are both gaseous, while fine dust is a solid. However, all three emissions are harmful to human health.

Europe’s NOx emissions

Emissions of NOx in Europe are particularly problematic in the southern Netherlands and northern Italy. This is clearly evident from the red spots in the diagram of Europe above.

European fine dust emissions

Repercussions of the emissions caused by the transport sector.

The table below indicates the consequences of the various emissions

Substance Abbreviation Cause of

Carbon dioxide CO2 Climate change

Nitrous oxides NOx
Air pollution
Smog
Irritation of the respiratory passages

Sulphur dioxide SO2 Acid rain

Fine dust PM10 Air pollution
Irritation of the respiratory passages