Topic 2 - Air pollution and EU policy

Question 3

The WHO state that air pollution at current levels still poses a considerable burden on health

in Europe. Many different adverse effects have been linked to exposure to air pollution,

including an increased risk of heart disease and a reduction in life expectancy of a year or

more for people living in European cities. The evidence is sufficient to strongly recommend

further policy action to reduce levels of air pollutants, including particulates, nitrogen

dioxide and ozone. In your opinion, what action should the EU be considering?

Question 4

Should the EU have more policies in place to tackle reducing air pollution? Could the EU

learn from other countries or is it leading in the field? Compare the issues of Air pollution in

the EU with another country.