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Acidification of soils and freshwater through air pollution can also cause disturbances in the ecosystems with harmful ecological effects, including biodiversity loss and changes in species diversity. Air and nature: Air pollution can damage crops and other vegetation by impairing growth and reducing the ability of plants to take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Detrimental health impacts can include harm to the respiratory system (including asthma and coughing), harm to the cardiovascular system (including increased risks of heart attacks), harm to the nervous system (including memory and learning impacts), harm to the reproductive system and cancer. Air and human health: Air pollution is a major environmental risk to human health.

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Timetable Submissions openД®ntrants are requested to express their story and experiences of air pollution in Europe creatively through a series of three photographs in one of the following categories: Please note that the submission deadline was extended to 14 October 2012, 23.59 CET. Finalists will also have their photo stories featured on the EEA's website and promoted through the EEA's institutional partners. HERE ARE THE WINNERS.Д¬ompetition winners will receive a cash prize and might have their entries featured in EEA publications including Signals 2013 - an EEA publication that will be distributed across Europe. The European Environment Agency (EEA) is excited to announce its new photo story competition ImaginAIR, giving you a chance to show the impact of air quality and pollution in your part of Europe. What does air pollution mean to you? Has air pollution had an impact on your life? Do you have a story to tell about air quality?