PM10 (Particulate Matter less than 10 μm) Total Emissions (NAEI)

The maps show where emissions of atmospheric particulate matter from sources such as transport, industry, wood burning etc... are highest. The physical and chemical composition, source and particle size of airborne particulate matter varies widely. Particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometres (µm) is referred to as PM10. Historically, interest in particulate matter focused mainly on smoke which can cause health problems especially in combination with other pollutants. However, recent epidemiological evidence has also linked concentrations of particles in the atmosphere with human health effects. The PM10 standard was designed to identify those particles likely to be inhaled by humans, and PM10 has become a generally accepted measure of particulate material in the atmosphere in the UK and in Europe. It is recommended that you access expertise from local air scientists from the Environment Agency to help you interpret the maps and then use them to target interventions to give air quality benefits. Data accessed from the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory. You can find more details HERE