The article is an attempt to estimate the emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) in Cracow in 2015 resulting from the solid-fuel boilers (especially coal fired boilers) and fireplaces and emissions resulting from the operation of road vehicles. Estimated emissions of pollutants were compared with the emissions of plants of significant nuisance to air quality in Cracow. Conclusions have been drawn about the directions of Cracow authority policy in environmental protection.
The paper presents a method of preparation of statistical data in such a manner as to enable application of the COPERT IV method to calculate emissions resulting from the operation of light and heavy commercial vehicles, buses as well as motorcycles and mopeds. The paper also presents the results of calculations of emissions from these vehicles in Poland in 2014, made by means of the COPERT IV method with application of the proposed methodology. The results have been compared with data from emission inventories, and conclusions have been drawn concerning the reasonableness and possibility of applying the proposed methodology.
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