According to the latest assessment by the European Environment Agency (EEA), dated November 24, 2023, the health risks from air pollution in Europe are too high according to estimates from 2021. The concentrations of particulate matter are above the guideline values recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the EEA, air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to health.
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Diesel engine emissions – What do doctors say?
What are diesel engine emissions?
Diesel engine emissions are the exhaust gases produced by a diesel engine during operation. This is a mixture of substances of varying composition. However, there are substances that are always contained in diesel engine emissions, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and diesel soot. The proportions of the respective substances vary depending on the type of engine.