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Road transportation PM10 and PM2.5 emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) from 1990 to 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)

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March 2025

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

1990 to 2023

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Particulate matter, or PM, refers to particles found in the air, including dust, soot, dirt, smoke, and liquid droplets. PM10 is suspended coarse particulate matter, either solid or liquid, with a diameter of 10 micrometers (µm) or less, while PM2.5 particles measure 2.5 microns or less in diameter.
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Particulate matter emissions from road transportation in the UK 1990-2023, by type

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Mar 26, 2025

Particulate matter pollution from road transportation in the United Kingdom has fallen considerably in recent decades. PM2.5 emissions totaled * metric tons in 2023 compared to * in 2000. Emissions of both PM2.5 and PM10 experienced a notable decrease in 2020 due to travel restrictions brought on by the outbreak of COVID-19. Road transportation is a major source of UK PM2.5 emissions.

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