Component 14: Damage costs of air pollution

Definition

The component displays an estimation of damages caused by air pollutants (SO₂ , NOₓ , NMVOC, NH₃, PM1o , PM2,5 , CO) (in prices of 2010).

Effect on the NWI:

Description and meaning of the component

The air contamination caused by pollutant emission has to be regarded as welfare decreasing, leading to social costs.

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Development of the component

Damage costs of air pollution

(prices of 2010)

billion Euro

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Source: Umweltbundesamt, own calculation, graphic account by FEST/FFU