strategy

Monitoring national emission levels for volatile organic compounds

Synonyms:
Establishing emission levels for volatile organic compounds
Implementation:
UK VOC emissions fell to 2.1 million tonnes in 1996 from 2.2 million tonnes in 1995, a decrease of 4 per cent. Emissions peaked in 1989 at 2.7 million tonnes. Road transport (30 per cent) and solvent use (29 per cent) were the main sources of emissions in 1996.
Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences Chemicals
Fundamental Sciences Organic chemical compounds
Societal Problems Effluent
Research, Standards Inspection, tests
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy