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Croatia's Ministry of Environmental Protection announced a significant reduction in air pollutant emissions, with sulfur dioxide decreasing by 97% since 1990 to 4.6 kilotons in 2024. Nitrogen oxide emissions were reduced by 43% to 43.2 kilotons.

Despite these successes, challenges remain in agriculture, household heating, and road transport, particularly concerning future targets for 2030. Ammonia emissions fell by 38% to 26 kilotons, while non-methane volatile organic compounds decreased by 51% to 44.9 kilotons. Additional reductions in particulate matter (44% decrease) and heavy metals were recorded, attributed to regulatory measures and technological advancements.