OECD Environmental Performance Reviews: Ireland 2010
This 2009 review of Ireland's environmental conditions and policies evaluates progress in reducing the pollution burden, improving natural resource management, integrating environmental and economic policies, and strengthening international co-operation. The analyses presented are supported by a broad range of economic and environmental data.
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Following major reductions since 2000 in emissions of SO2 (–61%) and non-methane VOCs (–17%), Ireland is on track to meet the relevant 2010 EU targets. The National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive target for ammonia emissions was achieved in 2001. Emissions of particulate matter (PM) have been substantially reduced in urban areas, and emissions of CO and toxic contaminants have decreased.
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