Air quality is better, and Denmark is on track for EU’s 2030 goals

A report by DCE, The National Center for Environment and Energy, reveals improved air quality in Denmark, with the country being on target for the EU’s 2030 air quality goals for ammonia, sulfur, and NMVOC.

Denmark has lowered it’s levels of sulfur, ammonia and NMVOC in 2023. Photo: Pixabay

Benedicte Vagner

Mar 25, 2025

New reports highlight that air quality has improved in Denmark in 2023. This is according to a report done by the DCE, The National Center for Environment and Energy, received by the Ministry of Environment and Equality. Since 1990, air pollution has been at an all time low, with continuous improvement. This is also a […]

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