Policies to cope with air pollution in Europe:the Auto-oil Programme in the case of Athens

摘要

Air pollution is one of the most crucial current environmental problems,especially in urban areas.To confront air pollution,the European Union has implemented several policies and programmes.Among these,the Auto-oil Programme is a cost-effective framework which involves all relevant actors (car-makers,oil industries,governments,local authorities,etc.) in concerted action.Athens faces a severe air pollution problem.In this respect,Auto-oil seems to offer a promising chance for Athens to improve its atmosphere.The present paper examines the effectiveness of the Auto-oil Programme to relieve air pollution in Athens.Several additional measures are proposed whenever it seems to be necessary.