The UAE has seen a 20 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions in the past five years, according to a new study by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD).
The study, which analyzed air quality data from 2015 to 2019, found that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emission levels in the UAE have decreased by 20 percent in the past five years. The decrease was attributed to the implementation of various emission reduction measures, such as the introduction of cleaner fuels, the retrofitting of vehicles, and the implementation of an emissions trading scheme.
The study also found that ozone (O3) levels in the UAE have decreased by 10 percent in the past five years. This reduction has been attributed to the introduction of regulations to limit the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the implementation of a VOC emissions trading scheme.
The study also highlighted the need for further action in order to reduce air pollution in the UAE. The authors of the study suggest that further measures, such as the implementation of an air quality monitoring system and the introduction of carbon taxes, should be taken in order to reduce air pollution levels in the UAE.