Austria’s National Air Emission Projections 2012 for 2015, 2020 and 2030

The report “Austria’s National Air Emission Projections 2012 for 2015, 2020 and 2030” covers projections for the pollutants sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOC) and Ammonia (NH3) as well as a first-time projection for PM2.5. In the scenario used (with additional measures) planned policies and measures with a realistic chance of being adopted and implemented in time to influence emissions by 2030 are included. The projections for NOx show a remarkable potential for reduction of emissions until 2030. For SO2 no further significant reductions are expected. NMVOC and Ammonia emissions will decrease after 2010. A comparison with the national emission ceiling for 2010 shows compliance for the pollutants SO2, NMVOC and NH3. The NOx emissions are expected to exceed the emission ceiling considerably.