The effects of automobile emission nitrogen dioxide (no2) on the environment in taraba state, nigeria

This study was designed to investigate The Effects of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Emission on The Environment in Taraba State, Nigeria, The research were conducted in five (5) days and readings were taking morning, afternoon and evening at roads where there is high traffic concentration in the six study areas. Q-Rae Plus Multi-gas Monitor was used to collect data on NO2. The average mean results of 0.063ppm revealed that the pollutants of NO2, were above the Federal Environmental Protection Agencyof Nigeria (FEPA) minimum standard limit in Jalingo and KarimlamidoFrom this study, it could be concluded that the concentrations of NO2, emitted in Taraba state is above the minimum set by FEPA and is dangerous The following recommendation was made based on the findings of the study. There is need for effective legislation and regulation which will guarantee these standard as well as conferment of power and duties on specific government bodies such as NESREA and state government agency with regard to air quality and there is the need for immediate and effective traffic control programmes, road network to reduce idling period for vehicles and motor cycles on highways and streets.