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Results of air pollution independent monitoring call for immediate action in Balkan countries

Results of air pollution independent monitoring call for immediate action in Balkan countries

Briefing    |    26 November 2018

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Independent particulate matter monitoring implemented by CEE Bankwatch Network and partner organisations from the region between October 2016 and April 2017 in six different coal-heavy locations in the Balkans just scratched the surface of the impact that coal power plants and open-cast lignite mines have on air quality. The indicative findings presented in our first briefing showed that emissions of PM10 and PM2.5 are nowhere near being within the EU recommended limits at any of the locations monitored.

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