Emissions of key air pollutants in the European Union (EU-27) have fallen considerably over the past three decades, owing to factors like stricter emissions regulations. Sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions fell by more than ** percent between 1990 and 2021, while nitrogen oxides (NOx) dropped by roughly ** percent. Both these pollutants are harmful to the environment and human health.Â
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