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In many countries, air pollutant concentrations are still above
the legal and recommended limits that are set to protect the
health of European citizens. In fact, air pollution reduces
human life expectancy by around two years in the most polluted
cities and regions. Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Executive Director
Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: "This report is a
timely reminder of how important air quality is to the health of
our citizens. This is why I want 2013 to be the Year of Air and
why I will focus on strengthening our air quality laws to tackle
the problems identified today.