The European Commission has decided to sue Portugal for its poor air quality caused by high levels of nitrogen dioxide, it said on Friday.
“In three air quality zones (…), Portugal has consistently and persistently exceeded the annual nitrogen dioxide limit value,” the Commission said in a statement, adding that it was referring Portugal to the European Court of Justice.
“Full implementation of the air quality standards enshrined in EU legislation is key to effectively protect human health and safeguard the natural environment”.
