Luxembourg, 22/06/2000 (Agence Europe) - The Environment Council reached a political agreement on the directive that will establish national emission ceilings for four air pollutants: sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic components and ammoniac. The aim is to reduce acidification, the formation of ozone at ground level and the eutrophication of ecosystems (mainly, harmful algae bloom). On the basis of national plans, the Member States are expected to reach emission thresholds...