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Implementation of Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS) for the Real-driving Emissions (RDE) Regulation in Europe
Published on: December 4, 2016
Regional air pollution at a turning point
Peringe Grennfelt1, Oystein Hov
1Swedish Environmental Research Institute, Göteborg, Sweden. grennfelt@ivl.se
European air pollution control is improving, but new strategies must consider climate change and rising global emissions. A hemispheric approach is needed to address transboundary air pollution effectively.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Atmospheric Chemistry
- Climate Change Research
Background:
- European transboundary air pollution control has shown success, with decreasing pollutant emissions and ecosystem recovery.
- Current strategies like the CAFE programme and CLRTAP focus on further reductions, especially for particulate matter.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight new air pollution control strategies.
- To analyze the impact of socioeconomic trends and climate change on air quality outcomes.
- To investigate the influence of increased European summer temperatures and rising external emissions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current air pollution control strategies (CAFE, CLRTAP).
- Analysis of socioeconomic trends and climate change feedbacks.
- Assessment of external emission sources, including international shipping.
Main Results:
- European emissions are decreasing, but rising global emissions and climate change pose new challenges.
- Increased summer temperatures in Europe and external pollution sources are impacting air quality.
- A shift towards a 'greying' Northern Hemisphere troposphere is observed, differing from historical 'black' and 'white' emission patterns.
Conclusions:
- Existing regional strategies need to incorporate broader socioeconomic and climate factors.
- External pollution sources and climate change necessitate a more comprehensive, hemispheric approach to air quality management.
- Future air pollution control requires international cooperation beyond regional efforts.
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