1.   Sulphur dioxide emissions would also increase if that strategy were implemented.

2.   The Department of the Environment has announced that it will be able to beat EC targets for reductions for sulphur dioxide emissions.

3.   The move anticipates tougher EC controls on sulphur dioxide emissions, widely expected next year.

4.   The maps will be used to show that current plans to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions from power stations will meet international commitments.

5.   Removing these areas of high sensitivity will make targets for reduction of sulphur dioxide emissions easier to reach.

6.   International negotiations on reducing sulphur dioxide emissions have ended without agreement.

7.   On pollution he confirmed that the Department of the Environment was considering the introduction of tradeable pollution permits for sulphur dioxide emissions.